Sweet Bordeaux

SAINTE-CROIX-Du-MONT

Château Laurette 2016

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont The nose is relatively fruity and offers freshness as well as concentration. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of lemon zest, yuzu and small notes of leather, green apple associated with touches of beeswax, botrytis and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers tension, a fine aerial side, a fine unctuosity, a fine richness as well as a fresh frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon, green apple, crushed peach and small notes of pineapple in syrup combined with a touch of crushed kumquat, honey as well as a hint of botrytis and an imperceptible hint of almond (in the background). Good length and good persistence.

Score : 14.75 Château deVertheuil 2014

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont The nose is aromatic, well-balanced, finely gourmand and offers a fine richness. It reveals notes of honey, crushed pear, candied lemon and small notes of toasted brioche combined with touches of yellow plum in syrup, pineapple in syrup as well as a very discreet hint of flowers, spices and almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a good definition, roundness, suavity, a fine creaminess as well as an acid frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon, crystallized apple and pineapple in syrup combined with a touch of quince, crystallized kumquat, toasted brioche, small touches of vanilla as well as an imperceptible hint of litchi, white flowers and almond. Good length.

Score : 15+ Château Crabitan Bellevue 2012

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont The nose is a bit tight and offers a fine concentration as well as a fine freshness. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of candied lemon and nutmeg combined with small notes of quince, pear, kumquat and small toasted notes / spices. The palate is fruity and offers a fine minerality, freshness, a fine unctuosity as well as fat. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, candied mandarin and candied Williams pears associated with slight touches of quince, apple and a toasted touch / brioche, spices and nutmeg. Good length.

Score : 14.5 Château La Grave 2011

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont The nose is fresh, quite fruity and offers a very fine intensity. It reveals notes of zest of lemon, nutmeg, kumquat and mandarin with touches of crunchy apple, crunchy pineapple as well as hints of wood, spices and a very discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice acid frame, juiciness, fat, a fine richness, freshness as well as a fine unctuosity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, crystallized apple and small notes of flat peach associated with touches of crunchy pineapple, honey, almond and spices. Good length.

Score : 14.5+ Château La Grave Sentiers d’Automne 2010

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont The nose is aromatic, fluid and offers freshness as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of vanilla, brioche, kumquat and dry apricot purée associated with touches of lemon, honey and a hint of peach. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice mineral frame, acidity, a fine tension, a fine richness, fluidity, a good volume and freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, sweet zest of mandarin and pineapple in syrup associated with small notes of quince, apple as well as a hint of beeswax and brioche. Good length and good persistence (finely gourmande!).

Score : 14.5 Château Bel Air

Prestige 2010

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity as well as a fine concentration / richness. It reveals notes of candied lemon and candied clementine associated with touches of kumquat, yellow peach compote, beeswax, cedar, flowers, nutmeg, almond and spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, finely gourmande and offers a good mineral frame, a small fat and straightness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of compoted yellow peach, quince and small notes of candied lemon associated with touches of crushed apple, honey, nutmeg, cardamon as well as an imperceptible hint of tea, dry fruits and caramelization. Good length.

Score : 15

CADILLAC

Château de Birot 2015

Cadillac

The nose is mineral and fruity. It reveals notes of crystallized lemon and green apple combined with small notes of lychee, apple blossom as well as a discreet hint of spices, flint and wood / brioche. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers a good mineral frame, juiciness, fat and a fine tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon, crystallized tangerine and green apple combined with touches of lychee as well as a very discreet hint of brioche, honey, botrytis and a touch of hazelnut / almond on the aftertaste. Good length.

Score : 14 Château Bourdieu - Lagrange 2015

Cadillac The nose is aromatic and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of crystallized lemon and lemon blossom associated with small notes of apple, crystallized tangerine and a touch of jasmine flowers, crushed pear and subtle touches of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and well-built, and offers a nice mineral frame, a fine straightness, a fine suavity, a very fine richness as well as a good freshness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon and crystallized green apple combined with small notes of crunchy pineapple, flowers, minerality, a subtle hint of dry apricot, pear as well as a discreet touch of almond and botrytis. Good length.

Score : 15+

Château Garbes-Cabanieu Grains Nobles 2012

Cadillac The nose is aromatic, finely concentrated /powerful and richness. It reveals notes of pear in syrup, honey / botrytis and nutmeg combined with small notes of candied lemon, vanilla, crushed white fruits, minerality and an imperceptible hint of white pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, finely tight and offers a nice acid frame, minerality, suavity, richness and freshness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, honey and brioche combined with notes of apple, Williams pear as well as a touch of dried apricot, flint, spices, vanilla and a very discreet hint of almond. Good length.

Score : 15 Château Manos 2016

Cadillac The nose is finely powerful and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of nutmeg, leather and citrus fruits combined with a touch of crunchy pineapple, crunchy peach as well as subtle hints of dry apricot, white pepper and honey. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice mineral frame, fat, acidity, volume, a small aerial side and a very fine intensity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, crystallized tangerine and dry apricot combined with small notes of crunchy pineapple as well as a hint of green apple and a touch of honey. Good length.

Score : 14.75 Domaine du Vic 2014

Cadillac The nose is finely fruity and relatively concentrated. The wine needs to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of kumquat, quince, beeswax and crystallized lemon combined with hints of spices, dried apricot and a touch of peach skin and toasted brioche. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice mineral frame, a fine acidity, juiciness, freshness as well as a certain straightness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon, crystallized apple and honey, brioche, vanilla associated with a touch of dried apricot, dried peach as well as subtle hints of flint and spices / cardamom. Good length.

Score : 14.75 Château Fayau 2011

Cadillac The nose is aromatic, relatively fruity and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of beeswax, lime zest, leather and spices combined with touches of juicy small yellow fruits as well as a hint of gray pepper and an imperceptible hint of peach flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine juiciness, suavity, an acid frame as well as a fine unctuosity. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon and crystallized green apple combined with notes of crunchy pineapple, crushed brugnon, a touch of apple blossom as well as a subtle hint of spices, honey and almond. Good length.

Score : 14.75 Château Lagrange L’Enclos 2015

Cadillac The nose is aromatic and offers finesse and fine richness. It reveals notes of candied lemon, honey / botrytis and vanilla combined with fine touches of kumquat, white flowers and white pepper. The palate is fruity, round, well-balanced, racy and offers richness, a good definition, a nice freshness, an acid frame, elegance as well as a fine straightness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon and compoted apple green associated with small notes of vanilla, crushed mirabelle plum, kumquat as well as a touch of crunchy pineapple, honey, brioche and white flowers. Good length and good persistence.

Score : 15+

SAuTERNES / BARSAC

Idée de Rolland 2015

Sauternes The nose reveals notes of lemon, orange peel and green apple skin combined with small notes of peach as well as a hint of flowers / honeysuckle, crystallized pineapple and a very discreet hint of verbena. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, a fine suavity, fluidity and straightness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied zest of lemon, crystallized mandarin and touches of green apple associated with subtle touches of flowers, verbena as well as a very discreet hint of beeswax and an imperceptible hint of brioche. A semi-sweet and easy-drinking wine.

Score : 14.25+ Château Piada 2015

Barsac The nose is finely concentrated. It reveals fine notes of candied lemon and pineapple in syrup associated with hints of spices, honey, verbena and apple. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine acid frame, a fine juiciness, richness / fat as well as a good volume. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of candied lemon and honey combined with small notes of apple, crystallized mandarin, flowers / verbena and a touch of dry apricot. Good length.

Score : 14.5 Château Lapinesse - Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2015

Sauternes The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of candied lemon, kumquat and small notes of quince associated with a touch of green peach, verbena, honey and an imperceptible hint of flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a good juicy frame, a fine minerality, a good guideline and precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of kumquat, candied mandarin and

small notes of compoted peach, quenette, lychee, beewax / almond and an imperceptible touch of flowers. Good length.

Score : 14.5+ Château Lapinesse - GrandVin 2015

Barsac The nose is finely concentrated / powerful. It reveals notes of crystallized lemon, kumquat and dried orange associated with small notes of quince, candied apple, nutmeg / gingerbread as well as a hint of dry apricot, flowers and honey. The palate is fruity, fat and offers a fine minerality, a fine juiciness, a fine unctuosity, elegance, a fine straightness, power as well as finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon, crystallized vine peach and small notes of apple associated with touches of lychee / quenette as well as a discreet touch of dry apricot, flint and gingerbread. Good length.

Score : 15.5 Château Lapinesse 2014

Sauternes The nose is aromatic, finely concentrated and offers a fine straightness. It reveals notes of zest of yuzu, lemon associated with small notes of peach, quince, spices and touches of crushed pear and verbena / Ceylon tea. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, mineral (racy minerality) and offers a nice juicy / acid frame, a fine suavity, a fine straightness as well as a certain finesse. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of yuzu zest, flat peach and slight notes of citrus (mandarin, lemon) associated with a touch of quince, verbena / flowers and a very discreet hint of botrytis. Good length.

Score : 15.25 Domaine de Carbonnieu 2013

Sauternes The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of physalis, yellow peach and small notes of candied citrus associated with a hint of kumquat, botrytis, almond as well as a subtle hint of spices and an imperceptible hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy, straight and offers a nice mineral frame, a fine acidity (in the background), elegance, a fine richness, racy minerality, a good definition as well as a small incisive side. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon, candied physalis and small peach in syrup, quince / kumquat associated with a hint of verbena / tea as well as a subtle hint of beeswax. Good length.

Score : 15.25+ Château Suduiraut 2013

1er Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers intensity and concentration. It reveals notes of vanilla, candied lemon and pineapple in syrup / roasted pineapple associated with toasted touches oak, peach flowers, nuts, honey and discreet hints of almond / Brioche. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built, fine, quite precise and offers a nice density / richness, freshness, a good definition, a nice roundness, a fine unctuosity, a juicy frame, a fine acidity and fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of vanilla, pear in syrup and candied lemon associated with touches of pineapple in syrup / roasted pineapple, quenette, a subtle touch of mandarin jam, quince as well as fine hints of honey, toasted oak and almond. Good length. A wine to keep !

Score : 17.5 Château Haut-Bergeron 2011

Sauternes The nose is aromatic, intense, complex, elegant and offers a fine incisive side. It reveals notes of candied lemon, nuts and dried apricot combined with small notes of white fruit in syrup, hazelnut as well as small notes of exotic fruitss and spices / nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers elegance, juiciness, a nice mineral frame and richness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, candied pear and small notes of orange marmalade combined with fine touches of pineapple in syrup, spices and subtle touches of caramelization. Good length and good persistence.

Score : 16.5 Château Filhot 2015

2ème Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes The nose is fruity, fine and offers a fine complexity as well as a fine intensity. It reveals notes of dried orange, flowers, spices, kumquat and peach combined with fine touches of crystallized lemon, honey, apple as well as a very discreet / imperceptible hint of mirabelle plum, caramelized sugar and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers unctuosity, a fine straightness, a good definition, roundness, a fine acidity, elegance as well as a juicy frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon, crunchy flat peach and small notes of candied white fruits combined with a touch of floral, citrus, honey and toasted brioche. Good length.

Score : 16.25+

Château Bordenave 2010

Sauternes The nose is fruity, aromatic, well-built and offers a small concentration. It reveals notes of orange marmalade, nutmeg and small notes of quince, nuts, honey, flowers associated with touches of almond, spices as well as an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background) and leather. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, racy and offers a good mineral frame, a fine juiciness, a fine intensity and freshness. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of quince, orange marmalade and small notes of physalis associated with a touch of roasted pineapple, ripe / dried yellow fruits, honey and spices (nutmeg, a very discreet hint of cardamom…). Good length.

Score : 14.75+ Château La Clotte-Cazalis 2011

Sauternes The nose is finely powerful and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of candied lemon / quince and kumquat associated with small notes of spices, nutmeg, lychee and rose. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, very slightly tight, finely unctuous and offers gourmandise, a fine richness, a mineral frame and tension. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crushed quince, compoted apple and small notes of candied pear associated with a touch of candied pineapple, lychee, a touch of candied lemon, beeswax / botrytis as well as a hint of orange / kumquat and caramelization. Good length.

Score : 15.25+

Château Coutet 2009

1er Cru Classé Sauternes-Barsac

Barsac The nose is elegant, racy and offers a fine minerality as well as a fine concentration (in the background). It reveals notes of dried lemon, citrus and quince combined with hints of beeswax, dried orange zest, exotic fruitss, nutmeg as well as fine touches of roasted pineapple, oak, spices and an imperceptible hint of pepper in the background (after aeration). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, complex, racy and offers a fine unctuosity, a fine fat, a certain finesse, a good structure, a fine tension as well as a mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, marmalade and slight notes of dry apricot associated with touches of flat peach in syrup, yellow plum in syrup, candied mandarin zest as well as a touch of physalis, beeswax, gingerbread, nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of caramelization. Good length and beautiful persistence.

Score : 17.75+ Château La Bouade 2013 Cuvée Vielles Vignes

Barsac The nose is fruity and offers a fine richness, a fine concentration and elegance. It reveals notes of candied lemon, dried apricot and dried peaches combined with fine touches of exotic fruitss, spices and a discreet hint of nut / physalis. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built, racy and offer a good juiciness, a fine acid frame, a small suavity, elegance, gourmandise, an incisive side as well as dynamism. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon, lemon zest and fine touches of apple, candied flat peach associated with touches of physalis, dry apricot as well as a subtle hint of spices and minerality racy. Good length.

Score : 15.5 Château Rabaud-Promis 2015

1er Grand Cru Classé de Sauternes

Sauternes The nose is aromatic, elegant, fine, racy and slightly intense/powerful. It reveals notes of crystallized lemon, yellow fruits, candied clementine and candied pineapple associated with touches of spices as well as a hint of fresh ginger, green lemon, nuts and spices. The palate is fruity, juicy, nicely balance, slightly gourmand, nicely built and offers a beautiful acid/ juicy frame as well as finesse. In the mouth this Sauternes expresses notes of crystallized lemon, crystallized mandarin and slight notes of ripe vine peach, pineapple in syrup associated with slight hints of juicy green apple, botrytis as well as a subtle hint of verbena, flowers, racy minerality and an imperceptible hint of almond. Good length. Promising!

Score : 16.75+

OTHER SWEET BORDEAuX

Château La Peyre - Cuvée Rayon d’Or 2016

Bordeaux Supérieur The nose is fruity, structured and offers a fine hardness. It reveals notes of candied lemon, pineapple in syrup and small notes of pear in syrup associated with a touch of juicy mandarin as well as discreet hints of citrus. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, well-built and offers a nice acidic frame, juiciness, a fine suavity, a fine freshness and a good definition. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, peach in syrup and pineapple in syrup combined with touches of crystallized mandarin / citrus as well as a very discreet touch of flowers and honey. Good length.

Score : 14.75+ Château La Peyre - Cuvée Rayon d’Or 2015

Bordeaux Supérieur The nose is a bit closed. It needs to be aerated in the glass or put in carafe. It reveals notes of ripe pear, pineapple in syrup and small notes of ripe lemon associated with a discreet hint of zest as well as a touch of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, straight and offers a nice mineral frame, a good guideline as well as acidity. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, apple compote and small notes of pineapple in syrup combined with a touch of juicy mandarin as well as touches of honey and a touch of gingerbread. Good length.

Score : 14.75 Château Lapinesse 2015

Graves Supérieures The nose is fresh, mineral and finely fruity. It reveals notes of candied lemon, candied zests of mandarin, honey and Williams pears associated with small notes of spices. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit supple and offers a nice mineral frame, a good guideline, straightness and precision. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crunchy pineapple, candied lemon and honey associated with small notes of apple / crushed brugnon as well as touches of minerality and spices. Good length.

Score : 14.25+ Sweet by Château Fayau 2015

Premières Cotes de Bordeaux The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity / concentration. The wine is a bit retained. It reveals notes of candied lemon, tangerine skin and exotic fruitss (lychee, mango) associated with small touches of flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice freshness, minerality, acidity, dynamism and roundness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, crushed vine peach, crushed green apple and pear in syrup combined with very discreet touches of exotic fruitss, flowers, honey as well as a discreet hint of fresh almond on the finish. Good length and good persistence.

Score : 14.5+ Château Peneau - Crème de Tête 2015

Premières Côtes de Bordeaux The nose is aromatic and offers a fine depthnes. The wine wins to be aerated in the glass or to be put in carafe. It reveals notes of Williams pears, spices, botrytis, lemon and kumquat combined with slight notes of white flowers and a discreet hint of gray pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, straight, well-balanced and offers tension as well as freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon, flat peach compote and crushed apple associated with small notes of honey, spices as well as a discreet hint of flowers, gingerbread and botrytis. Good length.

Score : 14.5

Le Hauret du Piada 2015

Cérons The nose is fairly aromatic and offers intensity as well as concentration. It reveals notes of quince, candied fruit and white flowers associated with a touch of yellow peach, linden as well as subtle touches of green apple, honey, brioche and vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, quite supple and offers an acid frame, fat, a fine unctuosity as well as a fine freshness. In mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon and apple combined with small notes of quince, yellow peach as well as a subtle hint of white fruits in syrup, honey brioche and vanilla. Good length.

Score : 14.5+ La Petite Dorée du Château Majoureau 2016

Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire The nose is aromatic and relatively intense. It reveals notes of vanilla and crushed apple associated with slight toasted notes, crystallized lemon and a discreet hint of white flowers. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a nice mineral frame, unctuosity, a fine juiciness, tension, richness, a good freshness, a good structure, fat and a good guideline. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crushed / compoted apple, vanilla, pear compote and small notes of pineapple in syrup associated with a touch of citrus and a discreet hint of caramelized oak. Good length.

Score : 15 Château Majoureau 2016

Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire The nose is fruity, well-balanced and finely gourmand. It reveals notes of ripe lemon, ripe pear and small notes of pineapple in syrup combined with discrete touches of small yellow fruits / kumquat, beeswax as well as a very discreet hint of lemon zest (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, straight and offers a good tension, a juicy frame, a fine minerality and a nice freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crystallized lemon and crystallized tangerine, combined with small notes of pineapple, juicy green apple as well as a hint of beeswax and a very discreet / imperceptible hint of vanilla tip on the finish. Good length.

Score : 14.75+ Château Majoureau - Cuvée Hyppos 2016

Côtes de Bordeaux Saint-Macaire The nose is fruity and offers a fine unctuosity and a fine concentration. It reveals notes of brugnon in syrup, nutmeg and pineapple in syrup combined with touches of crystallized lemon / tangerine as well as an imperceptible hint of white flowers and vanilla / almond. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, wellbuilt and offers freshness, straightness / precision, richness, acidity, juiciness and gourmandise. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied lemon and pineapple in syrup combined with a touch of kumquat, orange, wood, spices as well as a very discreet hint of nutmeg and vanilla. Good length.

Score : 15