Sauternes & Barsac
196 Château Doisy Védrines, Sauternes
“A ripe, complex and elegant bouquet of apricots, spices, saffron and pineapple introduce the 2022 Doisy- Védrines, a medium to full-bodied, dense and enrobing Sauternes full of energy. With good depth at the core and a layered, deep mid-palate, it segues into a long, mineral and delicately apricot-driven finish. This blend of 90% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle will offer a broad drinking window and is a stunning effort, as it often is at this address. There are 162 grams per liter of residual sugar. It was picked from 3 October to 28 October in three tries and matured in one-third new barrels.” 94+ pts, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate 348973 375 ml $50
197 Château Filhot, Sauternes “The 2022 Filhot offers up aromas of lemon, confit citrus, herbs and spring blossom. Moderately weighted and tense, it’s straight with a sweet, heavy mid-palate that segues into an incisive, lively palate. It lacks flesh and vibrancy for a Sauternes. This is a blend of 50% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon and 10% Muscadelle.” 89 pts, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate 346318 375 ml $40 198 Château Guiraud, Sauternes “Juicy and fresh, with a mix of delightfully ripe peach and yellow apple fruit that plays nicely with honeysuckle, ginger and jasmine through the finish.
Exotic in bent, with lovely energy. Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now through 2040.” 94 pts, James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 346315 375 ml
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