Sauternes & Barsac
125. Château Coutet, Barsac “The 2020 Coutet is much more refined and light on its feet than it was from barrel. Tangerine peel, mint, passionfruit, white flowers and a hint of marzipan all grace this airy, wonderfully refined Barsac. Drinking Window: 2023 - 2040.” 94 pts, Vinous 482995 0.750 $100 381877 0.375 $55 126. Château Doisy Daëne, Barsac “The 2020 Doisy-Daëne has a wonderful bouquet with wild honey, saffron, white chocolate and quince, very focused and has one of the most intense noses you will find in this vintage. The palate is exquisite in terms of balance; a razor-sharp line of acidity effortlessly slices through the layered botrytized fruit. This is a magnificent Barsac. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2060.” 96 pts, Vinous 482987 0.375 $50 127. Château Doisy-Védrines, Sauternes “The 2020 Doisy-Védrines has a more backward nose than the Doisy- Daëne and needs a little more coaxing. Dried honey and candle wax scents gently unfold in the glass. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening and lovely weight, though not as concentrated as the Daene, yet there is a deft touch of spice on the aftertaste. Drinking Window: 2025 - 2055.” 93 pts, Vinous 465958 0.375 $50 128. Château Filhot, Sauternes “Pale lemon-gold in color, the 2020 Filhot opens with fragrant notions of musk perfume, acacia honey and paraffin wax, over a core of white peaches, poached pears and spice cake. The palate delivers a zippy backbone to counter the juicy peaches and pears flavors layers with a satiny texture and spicy kick to the finish. Drink Date: 2024 - 2038.” (90-92) pts, Wine Advocate 362213 0.375 $45
2020 BORDEAUX
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