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91-93 - RP, 92 WS. Ch?teau de Rayne-Vigneau 2007 is a white - sweet/dessert wine, made by Ch?teau de Rayne-Vigneau. Its origin is Sauternes in Sauternais, Bordeaux, France. It is made from a S?millon-Sauvignon Blanc blend. It is produced from the 2007 harvest.
This has a much more precocious nose than other 2007s: honey, apricot, peach, a touch of spice, mandarin and a soupcon of warm alcohol, in other words, quintessential Doisy-Vedrines. The palate is full-bodied, viscous on the entry and maintaining good balance, fine acidity cutting through the rich honey, quince and apricot fruit, with great definition and vitality towards the botrytis-rich finish. There is real pedigree here, and the 2007 surely represents their best wines since the triumvirate of 88, 89, and 90. This is a benchmark Doisy-Vedrines. Drink 2015-2045.
92 pts RP A flamboyant display of smoky oak, buttered peach and caramelized pineapples and orange marmalade notes are impressive. On the palate, the wine exhibits a multi-dimensional, textured, full-bodied style with terrific fruit, depth, and some toasty oak in the background. This is a big, blockbuster style of Sauternes to drink over the next 20-25 years.
98 pts - WA. Delivering 12.0% ABV and 200gms residual sugar, Denis Dubourdieus luxury Barsac, the 2007 L Extravagant de Doisy-Daene, does not hold back, born with a lucid golden hue with big fat tears (of joy). The bouquet is very intense but very tight at first, demanding time to unfurl in the glass at its own pleasure: white peach, apricot, orange-blossom and a touch of marmalade with breathtaking definition. The palate is full-bodied with a viscous entry, so pure and caressing with mellifluous honey, apricot and citrus lemon, wonderful delineation on the finish, the thread of acidity interwoven through that powerful finish with the length of an ocean liner. Brilliant. Drink 2015-2050
This has a very primal nose, the oak exposed at the moment although there is obviously a great deal of fruit concentration underneath. The palate is well balanced, a little oaky on the entry, dried honey, lemon curd, apricot and orange peel towards the linear finish. Tightly coiled Sauternes, quite modern in style, this should develop over 8-10 years in the bottle before really opening up and one hopes, evolve a little more personality. Drink 2011-2025.
Ch?teau d'Yquem is the the most sought after sweet wine in the world ... . Planted to 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon, this legendary First Growth estate is located in the heart of the Sauternes region, and sits atop a small hill overlooking its neighbors. Although much Yquem is drunk very young by impatient consumers, the wine remarkably has the ability to age for 50-75+ years.
This has a rich, slightly buttery nose that lacks a little delineation. Honey, acacia and a touch of orange blossom, although it is very compact at the moment. The palate is very well balanced with good levels of botrytized fruits, touches of marmalade and lemon zest, leading towards hints of Clementine on the well-poised finish. Good breeding, great length, nice Sauternes! Drink 2010-2030
89 pts WA The Bastor-Lamontagne has a light silvery/gold colour. The nose is light and fragrant with apple-blossom, pear, honeycomb and a touch of lemon curd. Good definition although lacking a little intensity. The palate is medium-bodied, viscous on the entry, good acidity and tension with lemon curd, honey and a touch of dried pineapple towards the lemongrass tinged finish. Fine, but not as long-term as others. Drink now-2020.
An intense nose, with vanilla, lemon cream, apple tart and honey. Full-bodied, very sweet and powerful, with a fabulous finish. So generous, with layers of delicious, sweet fruit. Best after 2014.
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