Tasting notes : Sauternes-Barsac
2023
Fresh nose and a beautiful intensity, we discover notes of citrus, honey and fruits with white flesh. Sweet attack on the palate, with a nice aromatic expression; the acidity on the finish brings balance. Convincing length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
A fresh, clean and intense nose with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), apricot, peach, pineapple and fine vanilla notes. In the mouth, it is refined, rich, concentrated and well structured. A beautiful acidity that gives the sweetness back, which will give an elegant freshness. The finish is of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92-93/100
2023
Sharp, precise and refined, the nose reveals a nice bouquet of notes of orange, lemon, apricot, peach, honey, with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is sweet, with a beautiful aromatic intensity. The sweetness is well controlled. The tension at the end of the mouth brings freshness. Long and elegant finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
A fresh and expressive nose with notes of apricots, peach, orange, pineapple, honey and delicate spicy notes. A harmonious palate that combines freshness, minerality and elegance. With good structure, the wine is well balanced. A gourmet finish with a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 91-92/100
2023
Fresh nose, and a beautiful intensity, we perceive nice notes of citrus, honey with slight notes of vanilla. Palate sweet, rich with a nice balance brought by a certain acidity. Finish of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 92-93/100
2022
Rich, expressive, the nose reveals lovely notes of citrus fruits (lemon, mandarin), pineapple, apricot and fine notes of honey. The mouth is clean, greedy, well balanced with a nice sweetness. A lively finish with a good length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 91/100
2023
Complex nose, captivating, vibrant, of considerable aromatic richness. We discover a wonderful bouquet of citrus, honey, with subtle floral and vanilla notes. The attack on the palate is both delicate and opulent, with considerable sweetness and a remarkable aromatic intensity. A fine acidity brings balance, but above all a lot of freshness. The finish is harmoniously elegant and persistent. One of the greatest sweet wines of the vintage.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 97-98/100
2022
A shiny golden dress. A clean and refined nose with notes of citrus fruits (lemon, orange zest), peach, apricot, mango, pineapple, honey and delicate floral notes. A refined, opulent, soft mouth with a nice sweetness. Medium acidity with good minerality. Structured and balanced, the palate ends with elegance, indulgence and length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
1982
The aromatic expression is simply dazzling by its richness, its intensity but above all its finesse. Candied fruits (apricot, orange), honey, spices, with hints of nuts and smoky notes. In the mouth, it is remarkably sweet. The aroma is pure and of superb intensity, we find here the mark of the greatest. The sugar is present but perfectly balanced by a fine tension still present. Final of an endless length. Not a young first certainly, one feels that this wine can still go far. A wine of pure meditation.
Tasted in December 2024.
Score: 97/100
2023
Lively and fresh nose, it reveals its intense notes of grapefruit, tangerine, lemon, with fine notes of white fruits and subtle vanilla notes. The attack on the palate is at once lively, precise and full of sweetness, the sweetness is perfectly controlled, and the aromatic richness is remarkable. The final tension brings a superb freshness. Wonderful persistence on the finish.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 96-97/100
2022
A robe of gold color, clear and brilliant. On the nose, it is a delightful bouquet of lemon, tangerine, apricot, pineapple, honey and subtle floral notes. The palate is expressive, rich, opulent while maintaining a great freshness. A beautiful acidity, a great minerality, the balance is perfect. The finish is fresh, elegant and of a wonderful length, a real candy. Everything you expect from a great Barsac.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-97/100
2016
Vibrant, fresh and very rich, the nose reveals its wonderful notes of lemon, apricot confit, exotic fruits, honey with elegant notes of white flowers. The attack on the palate is both lively and very sweet, with an aromatic expression of remarkable complexity. The sweetness is perfectly balanced by a refreshing mineral texture. At the end, we can only see the tension and the considerable persistence of this wine. Still in full youth, the future looks bright.
Tasted in March 2025.
Score: 95/100
2023
Complex and remarkable intensity, the nose reveals its wonderful bouquet of candied apricots, peaches, vanilla with subtle spicy notes. In the mouth, it is opulent, sweet and perfectly balanced by a remarkable acidity. What an aromatic richness. The sweetness is perfectly controlled. Finish with elegance, tension and persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 96-97/100
2022
A clear and bright golden colour. The nose reveals delightful notes of lemon, apricot, pineapple, peach and vanilla. On the palate, it is elegant, rich, concentrated with a nice sweetness. Acidity, minerality, all in great harmony, which gives a great freshness. The finish is refined and beautiful length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-96/100
2012
On the nose, it is very eloquent, the wine evolves brilliantly. The notes of citrus and candied apricots appear brilliantly and are perfectly accompanied by notes of honey, nuts, as well as subtle notes of caramel and a fine spicy touch. In the mouth, it is of a remarkable aromatic richness. The balance is ideal between a perfectly controlled sweetness, which does not saturate the palate at all, and a mineral texture full of freshness. The finish is extended with the persistence of great liqueurs. A wine in full evolution to which there are still some good years ahead.
Tasted in May 2024.
Score: 94/100
2023
Fresh and intense nose with notes of candied oranges, apricot with slight spicy notes. Palate sweet, rich and very well balanced. Well controlled sweetness. A fine acidity brings freshness. Refined finish and a very nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
An elegant nose that reveals beautiful notes of lemon, orange, apricot, pineapple, honey and subtle notes of exotic fruits. A soft, structured, balanced, mineral mouth with a nice acidity. Fresh finish, gourmand and of a correct length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93-94/100
2023
Brilliant, precise and remarkably rich, the nose reveals its superb bouquet of apricot, peach, mango, pineapple, mixed with delicate floral notes. In the mouth, opulence and sweetness blend with a wonderful tension, which gives an elegant freshness. A persistent finish with remarkable aromatic intensity.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 97-98/100
2022
An intense golden color, clear and shiny. A clean, refined and expressive nose with notes of lemon, orange zest, pineapple, peach, apricot, vanilla and delicate spicy notes. In the mouth, the wine is rich, concentrated, very well structured and of great sweetness. Perfectly balanced, the mouth ends with a wonderful freshness, great gourmandise but above all a delightful persistence. One of the great ones of this vintage.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 96-98/100
1999
From the start, we can see that this wine has aged brilliantly. The nose is deep and of great complexity, citrus fruits and exotic candied fruits, honey, saffron and nuts come to compose its superb aromatic palette. In the mouth, it is remarkably sweet. Sweetness takes over but does not saturate the palate with its exuberance. The aromatic intensity perfectly expresses the beauty of its terroir. This wine is of a considerable gourmandise. The finish extends with the persistence typical of the best in the appellation.
Tasted in June 2023.
Score: 96/100
2023
Nose of a beautiful intensity with notes of citrus, exotic fruits with a hint of spicy notes. On the palate, it is sweet, elegant, the sweetness is well controlled. A fine acidity brings balance and freshness. Fruity finish with a very convincing length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2022
Golden in color. The nose is fine and precise with lovely notes of citrus fruits (lemon, orange zest), exotic fruits and vanilla. The palate is soft, concentrated, elegant with a very good balance, the finish is very long.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92-93/100
2023
Lively, precise and complex nose, we discover an intense bouquet of candied oranges, lemon zest, apricot, pineapple, with subtle spicy notes. The palate is rich, sweet and full of vivacity. With a remarkable aromatic intensity, the sweetness is very well controlled. The perceived acidity at the end of the mouth brings a superb balance. The finish is both fresh, elegant and of great persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 97-98/100
2022
An intense golden robe. Rich, clean and very sophisticated, the nose exudes delightful notes of lemon, orange, pineapple, apricot, mango, honey and delicate vanilla notes. The palate is rich, intense, well structured and perfectly balanced with a very nice acidity. A fresh, mineral, gourmet and extremely long finish. A great vintage for Château Guiraud.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-97/100
2020
Expressive, complex and very fresh, the nose allows us to appreciate its superb notes of oranges, exotic fruits, apricot, honey, with nice notes of white flowers and a touch of spices. On the palate, it is very well balanced, thanks to a fresh acidity that perfectly accompanies the sweetness. The aroma is remarkably rich. Final where the sweetness, aromatic and savoury of this wine meet in perfect harmony, with a persistence of immense gourmandise.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 95/100
Petit Guiraud (second wine)
Fresh, elegant and of a beautiful intensity, the fruity notes of lemon, apricots and peaches blend perfectly with these subtle floral notes. The palate is soft, pure and full of freshness. An elegant aromatic texture and great gourmandise confirms the nose. The sweetness is ideal for a wine to be consumed in its prime youth. Final mineral and a correct length.
Score: 92/100
1998
The nose is evocative of these great liqueurs who know remarkably aging. It is a superb bouquet of candied citrus, caramel, honey, with fine notes of roasting and a hint of saffron. On the palate, it is rich, sweet with remarkable aromatic complexity. The acidity still present balances the sweetness, which brings a touch of freshness to the wine. Even if it will still age, it is good to enjoy this kind of nectar now.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 94/100
2023
Complex and intense nose with notes of citrus, apricots, white flesh fruits with a hint of vanilla and subtle spicy notes. Elegant palate with great sweetness and a beautiful aromatic expression. Sweetness well controlled and well balanced by a nice acidity, which brings a pleasant freshness. Refined finish and a very nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 96-97/100
2022
A robe of gold color, clear and brilliant. On the nose reveals an elegant and delightful bouquet of peach, apricot, flowers, candied orange, pineapple, vanilla with subtle spicy notes. The mouth is opulent, concentrated, intense and extremely greedy. A very nice sweetness revived by a great acidity, the balance is perfect. The finish is fresh, refined and of a wonderful persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 96-98/100
2023
Fresh and expressive, the nose reveals its notes of citrus, apricots, pineapple, honey and slight vanilla and spicy notes. Attack on the palate sweet and a beautiful aromatic intensity. The nice minerality final brings a lot of freshness. Very pleasant length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
The nose is expressive on notes of apricot, pineapple, candied lemon and fine vanilla notes. The palate is lively, fresh, refined, of a beautiful intensity and well balanced. The finish is elegant, greedy and with a nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 91-92/100
2023
A clean, complex nose of great intensity with notes of orange, lemon, peach and pineapple, with subtle floral and spicy notes. Soft, refined and very expressive mouth. Well balanced, the sweetness is controlled and accompanied by a nice acidity, which brings a nice freshness. A finish full of minerality and persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 95-96/100
2022
Intense gold color. Rich, precise and of a beautiful intensity, the nose reveals superb notes of lemon, apricot, white peach, pineapple, vanilla and subtle floral notes. A mouth full of richness, elegance, structure and freshness. The balance between sweetness and acidity is ideal, which brings a pleasant freshness. The finish is both refined, gourmet and a delightful length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95-96/100
2021
Les charmilles de La Tour Blanche (second wine)
The nose is a concentrate of freshness and vivacity with notes of lemon, grapefruit, apricot, honey, with notes of small white flowers that bring an airy character full of elegance. The attack in the mouth is tense, expressive, with a sweetness that takes the step as and when. Very nice balance between a sweetness of the most reasonable and a mineral texture that brings a lot of freshness. The finish is very persistent. A second wine with a beautiful signature that allows you to approach, with freshness and gourmandise, the philosophy of the wines of Château La Tour Blanche.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 92/100
2016
Fresh and lively, the nose evokes a great Sauternes in its youth. It reveals with elegance and harmony its notes of citrus, tropical fruits, honey, as well as its fine floral notes mixed with a hint of vanilla. Sweet, opulent and beautifully balanced, this wine is very sophisticated. The sweetness is of considerable elegance, it does not saturate the palate; the vivacity that accompanies us proves that this wine is destined to a bright future, which pushes the pomp to its paroxysm. The finish is fresh, gourmand and extremely long. A wine full of vivacity that time will soften.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 95/100
2013
On the nose, candied fruit notes are radiant, apricot, orange and lemon. There are also notes of honey and saffron that bring both elegance and aromatic complexity. In the mouth, it is soft, refined and quite expressive. The wine evolves quietly and begins to mature. The sweetness is well controlled and perfectly balanced by a mineral texture that brings an elegant tension. The finish is persistent and a wonderful gourmandise. A wine that can be tasted with brio today.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 94/100
2010
Richness, complexity and refinement, on the nose, we can easily perceive this superb bouquet of candied oranges and pineapples, honey, saffron with a touch of vanilla discreet but very elegant. The palate is both soft and taut, with a remarkable aromatic richness. Opulent without being exuberant, the sugar is perfectly balanced by a fresh minerality. The tasting ends with the length that only the great wines of Sauternes have the secret. If it proves to be brilliant today, it will be even more so in a decade or so.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 95+/100
2023
Lively, fresh nose, with intense notes of candied orange, lemon, apricot, honey with slight vanilla notes. Palate full of sweetness and finesse with a beautiful acidity, which gives a nice balance. Fresh finish and convincing length. A very nice vintage for the property.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2022
A nose with notes of citrus, apricot, pineapple and vanilla. The attack on the palate is balanced, soft and of great intensity. A mineral finish with good length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 92/100
2023
Precise, rich and expressive nose with notes of citrus, white flowers, honey, with fine vanilla and spicy notes. In the mouth, it is sweet, the sweetness is well controlled. Well balanced by a fine acidity. Finish of a very nice length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 94-95/100
2023
Sharp, precise and complex nose, we discover an intense bouquet of citrus, white peaches, apricots, honey, with subtle floral notes. Full mouth attack of vivacity and sweetness, the sweetness is perfectly controlled. A fresh acidity brings a beautiful balance. A finish full of minerality, persistence, but above all elegance. A Rayne Vigneau of remarkable finesse that demonstrates, once again, the richness of its terroir but also the demand and precision of its teams, both in the vineyard and in the winery.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 96-97/100
2022
A golden dress. Clear, precise and of a beautiful intensity, the nose offers superb notes of lemon, grapefruit, tangerine, apricot, pineapple and fine spicy notes. The palate is opulent, well structured and very well balanced between a nice sweetness and a very convincing acidity. The finish is elegant, fresh and of an irresistible length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95/100
2015
At first, the nose reveals its liveliness by exposing us its radiant notes of citrus, pineapple, apricot, then brings us with more sweetness on its vanilla, honey and white flowers. In the mouth, you can quickly feel this tension typical of young Sauternes. A passion balanced by a sweetness, certainly controlled, which brings considerable gourmandise. The aromatic richness brings, on the other hand, all the elegance of this wine. The finish allows us to glimpse the exceptional potential of this wine, with a superb persistence.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 95/100
2010
The first nose reveals its delightful fruity notes of citrus, apricot and exotic fruits. On the second nose, we discover notes of quince, honey, vanilla, white flowers, with a subtle but very fine spicy character. In the mouth, it is a perfect harmony between vivacity, sweetness, depth and aromatic richness. The sweetness does not saturate the palate, thanks to a fresh tension that comes to balance the whole. The finish brilliantly expresses the exceptional terroir that can have the castle of Rayne Vigneau. A wine that time will ennoble, it will be necessary to return to around 2028-2030.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 94/100
2007
Remarkable richness and complexity, the nose is a wonderful bouquet of candied lemon, apricot confit mixed with very nice notes of honey and subtle spicy notes of saffron. Pure, concentrated and very well balanced mouth, the aromatic texture is expressive and of an insolent youth. A strong tension accompanies and balances the most reasonable sweetness. A wine in full evolution that the years will know how to elevate.
Tasted in May 2023.
Score: 96/100
2005
At once rich, intense and of great complexity, the nose reveals its wonderful bouquet of citrus and candied exotic fruits, mixed with very nice notes of quince, honey, caramel, as well as a very refined spicy character. The palate is remarkably smooth. The aromatic complexity perceived in the nose is also present in the mouth, proof that the great terroirs do not betray. A delicate sweetness perfectly balanced by fine minerality. The finish is intended to be smooth, long and elegant. A great wine that is appreciated today and for many years to come.
Tasted in February 2024.
Score: 96/100
2023
Harmoniously rich and fresh, the nose offers a remarkable bouquet of apricots, white-fleshed fruits, candied lemon, orange zests with subtle floral and spicy notes. On the palate, it is full of sweetness, refinement and balance. A sweetness beautifully controlled and supported by a fine acidity, which brings a great freshness. The finish is mineral, elegant and of considerable length. Simply superb.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 97-98/100
2022
A fine and expressive nose with notes of citrus fruits (lemon, grapefruit), pineapple, apricot, honey, flowers and delicate vanilla notes. A rich, concentrated, structured palate with an elegant balance. A refined, gourmet finish with a very convincing length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 95/100
2023
Clean and intense nose with notes of citrus, apricots, honey and vanilla. On the palate, it is sweet and well balanced. The sweetness is very well accompanied by a fine acidity that brings a beautiful freshness. Final of a convincing length.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 93-94/100
2023
Precise, rich and expressive nose, it reveals a wonderful bouquet of candied citrus, ripe apricots, honey, with fine vanilla notes and subtle spicy notes. On the palate, it is sweet and remarkably concentrated. Superb balance between well controlled sweetness and fine acidity. The finish is fresh, persistent, but above all a wonderful elegance.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 96-97/100
2022
Intense gold color. The nose is both clean and elegant on notes of lemon, orange zest, pineapple, apricot, white peach, vanilla, with subtle floral notes. The attack in mouth is lively, rich with a beautiful intensity. A very nice balance between sweetness and acidity, which provides an elegant freshness. The finish is of a lovely persistence.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 93-95/100
2023
Dazzling with richness and freshness, the nose offers an intense bouquet of candied oranges, apricots, peaches, honey, with a hint of vanilla. On the palate, it is a remarkable aromatic richness. The acidity perfectly accompanies this considerable sweetness, the balance is superb. The finish is a superb length. A very large Suduiraut.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2024.
Score: 97-98/100
2022
A clear and shiny golden robe. The nose is a wonderful bouquet of citrus, pineapple, apricot, honey, with delicate notes of vanilla. The palate is opulent, concentrated, very well structured and perfectly balanced between a beautiful sweetness and great acidity. The finish is fresh, gourmet and extremely long. 2022 is perfect for this 100% Semillon Suduiraut.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 96-98/100
1995
The nose is brilliant by its richness and aromatic complexity. It reveals notes of candied orange and apricot, honey, saffron, with a touch of vanilla and a hint of walnut. The mouth is vibrant and of immense elegance, the aroma is of exceptional purity. Opulent without being exuberant, the sweetness comes to line the palate with its refinement and generosity, without saturating it. The balance is brought by a tension still palpable despite the 29 years of this nectar. The end of mouth is extremely greedy and extends with an endless length. Between meditation and emotion, only the best liqueurs know how to give us so many chills.
Tasted in May 2024.
Score: 98/100
2022
The nose is a remarkable bouquet of lemon, orange zest, tangerine, pineapple, apricot, vanilla with subtle exotic notes. Opulent, soft, structured, perfectly balanced and with a superb intensity, the mouth is a beautiful harmony between gourmandise and freshness. The finish is elegant and persistent.
Tasted en primeurs in April 2023.
Score: 94-96/100