Sauternes Region Report

Barsac, Sweet Wine
50cl Bottles

The 2005 Château Liot is a classic sweet wine from the Barsac-Sauternes appellation, offering richness, balance, and the signature elegance of its limestone-clay terroir. Situated on the border of Barsac, Liot is known for producing well-structured and affordable Sauternes with good ageing potential. The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux was warm, dry, and highly successful for botrytised wines, leading to a harvest of healthy, concentrated fruit.

In the glass, the wine presents a deep golden hue, with a vibrant nose of apricot jam, honey, orange marmalade, and candied pineapple. Subtle aromas of toasted almond, …
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Price: £49.00
Stock: 12 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Cru Classe - Half Bottle

Chateau d`Yquem is often described as the greatest sweet wine in the world. After centuries of family ownership, Yquem was finally sold in acrimonious circumstances to Louis Vuitton-Moët-Hennessy in 1999. However, its former owner and director Alexandre de Lur-Saluce remains in charge. Yquem is located on the highest hill in Sauternes and enjoys the best growing conditions in the whole appellation. The 110-hectare vineyard is planted with 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Only fully botrytized fruit is picked by the 150 highly skilled pickers and yields are so low that each vine produces only one glass of wine. …
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Price: £270.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Cru Classe

Only 25,000 bottles of Yquem were made in this very tough Sauternes vintage. A truly valiant effort from this fine property.

"The millennial 2000 Chateau d’Yquem is a valiant effort in one of the most challenging Sauternes vintages in recent memory. The 2000 is quite deep in colour. The nose is crisp and well-defined but not the most complex, as you would expect from a truly challenging growing season in Sauternes. It is pleasant in its own way with delicate scents of tangerine, yellow flowers and Mirabelle. The palate is well-balanced with marmalade tinged opening. I like the acidity here, an Yquem with good race, although it does feel a little tapered toward the finish. …
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Barsac, Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle 37.5 cl

This 1998 Barsac sweet wine retains a lovely freshness. Textured and with plenty of noble rot in evidence, it displays notes of orange peel and apricots. Intense and scented with a finish that goes on and on.

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Price: £34.95
Stock: 5 in Stock

Sauternes

The 1996 Château Lamothe-Guignard from Sauternes is a beautiful representation of a classic sweet Bordeaux, known for its balance of sweetness, acidity, and rich flavors. This vintage saw favorable weather conditions that allowed for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), essential for creating the complex, honeyed character that Sauternes wines are celebrated for.

In the glass, this 1996 Lamothe-Guignard shows a rich golden hue, which has deepened over the years. On the nose, it opens with aromas of ripe apricot, honey, and tropical fruit, layered with notes of vanilla, almond, and a hint of spice. …
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Price: £39.95
Stock: 10 in Stock

Sauternes

The 1983 Château Raymond-Lafon is an outstanding vintage for this Sauternes estate, often recognized for its elegance and excellent aging potential. Benefiting from a near-ideal growing season, this vintage showcases a rich golden hue and enticing aromas of ripe apricots, honey, dried pineapple, and a touch of candied orange peel. On the palate, it offers lush flavors of tropical fruit, caramel, and vanilla, supported by a well-integrated acidity that gives it a refreshing balance despite its luscious sweetness.

The 1983 vintage is known for producing Sauternes wines of remarkable concentration and complexity, and Château Raymond-Lafon is no exception. …
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Price: £79.95
Stock: 4 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe
Sweet White Wine
Individual Yquem Wooden Case

Yquem is indisputedly the best wine in Sauternes and may well be the finest sweet wine in the world.

92 Points, Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate, 26th Jun 2014

Served from an ex-chateau bottle. Sauternes only produced two exceptional wines in 1982: Suduiraut and Yquem. Although I have encountered the 1982 Chateau d’Yquem on three occasions, this is the finest bottle. It was an early vintage, physiological ripeness reached on September 16. Rainfall interrupted the harvest that really could not start in earnest until November 2, for just four days. It has a lucid amber color, and a fully mature bouquet with mandarin and marmalade aromas that are pure and well-delineated. …
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Price: £545.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe

A Refined Milestone from Sauternes
The 1981 Château Suduiraut, Premier Grand Cru Classé, stands as a testament to the estate’s enduring excellence. Now over 40 years old, its golden-amber color hints at the depth and elegance that decades in bottle have achieved. Crafted near Château d’Yquem, this wine benefits from Suduiraut’s prized terroir and meticulous focus on noble rot, delivering a rare and graceful aged dessert wine.

Layered Aromatics & Flavors
Expect an enchanting nose combining candied apricot, honey, citrus peel, and floral nuances, gently intertwined with toasted nuts, saffron, and beeswax. …
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Price: £89.95
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes

The 1978 Château Raymond-Lafon is a lesser-known gem from Sauternes, offering a unique profile compared to other vintages from this sweet wine-producing region. In a year that was challenging for Bordeaux as a whole, Château Raymond-Lafon produced a Sauternes with subtle, refined characteristics. The wine displays golden hues with aromas of honey, dried apricots, marmalade, and a touch of almond. On the palate, it is medium-bodied, with flavors of candied citrus, honeyed fruit, and hints of vanilla and spice, showcasing good acidity that keeps it balanced and refreshing.

While it may lack the opulence of standout Sauternes vintages, …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 9 in Stock

Barsac
Sweet White Wine

Doisy-Védrines is the largest of the three Doisy vineyards in Barsac (the other two are Doisy-Daëne and Doisy-Dubroca) that started to achieve acclaim in the early 19th century and was named a Second Growth in the Classicfication of 1955. This is a vintage that produced hard, firm wines even in Sauternes, wines that required decades of cellaring.
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Cru Classe

Experience the magic of one of the greatest sweet wines ever created: the 1975 Château d’Yquem. This legendary vintage hails from a year widely celebrated among Sauternes enthusiasts for its balance, richness, and superb aging potential. Nearly five decades of careful cellaring have transformed this wine into a stunning expression of Yquem’s timeless artistry, revealing a deep amber-gold hue that shimmers in the glass and hints at the complexity within.

On the nose, the 1975 Château d’Yquem is an intoxicating tapestry of aromas. Waves of honey, caramelized orange peel, roasted pineapple, and dried apricot emerge alongside notes of crème brûlée, toasted nuts, and subtle exotic spices. …
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Price: £1,395.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes, Sweet White Wine

The 1971 Château Broustet, a Deuxième Cru Classé from the Barsac appellation, represents a mature expression of Sauternes from a vintage noted for its elegance and freshness. While specific tasting notes for this vintage are scarce, insights can be drawn from the estate's winemaking practices and the general characteristics of the 1971 harvest.

In 1971, Sauternes and Barsac experienced favorable conditions for the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), leading to wines that, while not exceptionally concentrated, offered freshness and refined acidity. Château Broustet's vineyards, situated on clay-limestone and gravel soils, are planted predominantly with Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barsac, Sweet Wine

The 1971 Château Liot Sauternes is a rare and mature sweet wine from the Barsac appellation in Bordeaux. Château Liot is known for producing elegant, botrytis-affected wines primarily from Sémillon, with smaller proportions of Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. While detailed tasting notes for the 1971 vintage are scarce, the wine's longevity suggests it has developed complex tertiary aromas and flavors over time.

Given the age of this vintage, the wine likely exhibits a deep amber color, with notes of dried fruits, honey, and nuts on the nose. On the palate, one might expect a balance between residual sweetness and acidity, with flavors of caramel, apricot, and perhaps a hint of spice. …
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Price: £99.00
Stock: 2 in Stock

Barsac, 1st Growth
Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle 37.5cl

The 1970 Climens has a lovely nose of mandarin, orange-blossom and a touch of peach. A little “smudged” by alcohol. The palate has a ripe, citrus and mandarin inspired entry, vibrant palate with good depth, touches of quince and barley sugar towards the finish. Good length. Neil Martin Wine Journal 88 Points
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barsac, 1st Growth
Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle 37.5cl

The 1970 Climens has a lovely nose of mandarin, orange-blossom and a touch of peach. A little “smudged” by alcohol. The palate has a ripe, citrus and mandarin inspired entry, vibrant palate with good depth, touches of quince and barley sugar towards the finish. Good length. Neil Martin Wine Journal 88 Points
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Price: £89.00
Stock: 8 in Stock

1er Cru Classe Barsac

The 1969 Château Climens is a compelling example of Barsac's Premier Cru Classé, offering insight into the estate's resilience during a less heralded vintage. Despite the challenges of the 1969 harvest, this wine showcases Climens' dedication to quality and its unique terroir.

In the glass, the 1969 Climens presents a deep amber hue, indicative of its age and the oxidative development characteristic of mature Sauternes. The nose reveals aromas of Satsuma, apricot, and a touch of brown sugar, suggesting a wine that has retained its vibrancy over time. On the palate, it offers citrus freshness with notes of dried peaches and apricot, culminating in a tangy finish. …
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Price: £195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand cru Classe
Sweet White Wine
Half Bottle- 37.5cl

Yquem is indisputedly the best wine in Sauternes and may well be the finest sweet wine in the world.

*** 94 Points Cellar Tracker ***

Reviews
"There is always a high level of star gazing when a bottle of old Yquem shows up. Even an ok bottle like this makes you feel a million bucks. Dark caramel in colour. Apricots on the nose, sweet glycerin. On the palate it is well evolved full of ripe fruit, botrytis and although it is low in vitality it still makes for a superb experience. We can not be unbiased to the star gazing here but this is a good 94" CellarTracker.com
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Price: £395.00
Stock: 4 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand cru Classe
Sweet White Wine

Yquem is indisputedly the best wine in Sauternes and may well be the finest sweet wine in the world.

*** 99/100 Points -Lisa Perrotti-Brown for the Wine Advocate, 30th Aug 2019 ***

Displaying a gorgeous deep amber-gold color, the 1967 d'Yquem slips sensuously out of the glass with a profound perfume of dried mandarin peel, allspice, praline, cinnamon toast and orange blossoms plus hints of gingerbread and accents of lemon butter. The palate is simply electric with citrus and spice-sparked energy, delivering youthfully vibrant notes with a tantalizing floral undercurrent. Superb freshness knit inseparably with the complex sweetness makes this seem like a deceptively delicate, …
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Price: £1,150.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand cru Classe

Yquem is indisputedly the best wine in Sauternes and may well be the finest sweet wine in the world.

*** 99/100 Points -Lisa Perrotti-Brown for the Wine Advocate, 30th Aug 2019 ***

Displaying a gorgeous deep amber-gold color, the 1967 d'Yquem slips sensuously out of the glass with a profound perfume of dried mandarin peel, allspice, praline, cinnamon toast and orange blossoms plus hints of gingerbread and accents of lemon butter. The palate is simply electric with citrus and spice-sparked energy, delivering youthfully vibrant notes with a tantalizing floral undercurrent. Superb freshness knit inseparably with the complex sweetness makes this seem like a deceptively delicate, …
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Price: £1,250.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe, Sweet White Wine

The 1967 Château Suduiraut Sauternes is a distinguished example of a Premier Cru Classé from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated sweet wine vintages. Crafted predominantly from botrytized Sémillon grapes, this wine exemplifies the estate’s commitment to producing elegant and age-worthy Sauternes.


Upon pouring, the wine reveals a deep golden hue with copper reflections, indicative of its maturity. The nose offers a complex bouquet of honeyed citrus, apricot, and exotic spices, creating an alluring sensory experience. On the palate, it presents a rich and velvety texture, with flavors of candied orange peel, tropical fruits, and caramelized honey. …
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Price: £325.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes Second Cru Classé

The 1966 Château de Malle Sauternes is a rare and intriguing wine from one of Bordeaux’s historic estates. Situated in the Sauternes appellation, Château de Malle is classified as a Deuxième Cru (Second Growth) in the 1855 classification. The estate is renowned for its elegant sweet wines crafted from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes, grown on gravel, clay, and limestone soils .

While specific tasting notes for the 1966 vintage are scarce, Sauternes wines from this era are known for their ability to age gracefully, developing complex aromas and flavors over time. Typically, such wines exhibit notes of dried apricot, honey, marmalade, and subtle spice, with a rich, unctuous texture balanced by vibrant acidity. …
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Price: £129.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand cru Classe
Sweet White Wine

Experience the timeless allure of the 1966 Château d’Yquem, a legendary Sauternes that stands as a testament to patience, craftsmanship, and the magic of noble rot. Nearly six decades in the making, this extraordinary vintage has developed a deep amber hue and a mesmerizing bouquet of honeyed apricot, candied orange peel, and delicate caramel. Every sip is a journey through time, revealing layers of complexity and grace that only the world’s most celebrated sweet wine can offer.

The 1966 vintage is a rare treasure from Yquem’s illustrious history, representing an era when meticulous vineyard work and strict selection yielded wines of remarkable longevity. …
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Price: £695.00
Stock: 18 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe

A rare old vintage from an exceptional Château close to d'Yquem. The 1966 Suduiraut reveals a textbook, light gold colour with a slight greenish hue. There is good acidity, high alcohol, and considerable sweetness with a long sweet finish.
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Price: £185.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classe

Yquem is indisputedly the best wine in Sauternes and may well be the finest sweet wine in the world.

We quote from the tasting notes of greatbordeauxwines.com tasting in 2005:-
"Château d’Yquem 1963 87 points
Tasted in April 2005. Brown like cola. Aromas of mocca, burnt coffee beans and caramel. It had some sweetness on the palate but very little of noble rot. This was light and well-balanced wine with fine aftertaste."
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Price: £1,195.00
Stock: 1 in Stock

Barsac

An excellent fortified wine produced in limited quantities, it needs a few years to take shape and reach the height of its elegance. It has a nose of citrus fruits and toasted elements. On the palate, intense creaminess takes over. It has excellent ageing properties.

Château Doisy Védrines was created after the division of Domaine de Doisy in 1846, just before the classification of 1855. Classified second growth it has a magnificent terroir on the limestone plateau of Barsac (it can also claim the appellation Sauternes in which Barsac is included). Besides the two Doisy, its other neighbors …
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Price: £169.00
Stock: 10 in Stock