Sauternes & Barsac

"Sauternes is famous for its sweet white wine, made from Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc, and Muscadelle grapes. The sweetness comes from the Botrytis cinerea fungus, or “noble rot”, that partially turns the grapes into raisins.

Sauternes wines balance sweetness and acidity, with honey and apricot notes. Château d’Yquem is perhaps the most well-known, being the only premier cru supérieur classified wine in the region.

The Barsac commune within Sauternes has its own appellation. These wines are usually drier and less full-bodied than those from the rest of Sauternes." - Airoldi

Map courtesy: Vins de Bordeaux

  • [SOLD-OUT] Les Lions de Suduiraut 2011 375mL-Half-Bottle

    [SOLD-OUT] Les Lions de Suduiraut 2011 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Gunpowder and ash to start, which does blow off slowly, leaving sweet notes of apple pie. Dense, baked apple and pear, opulent and honeyed without heaviness. A slight metallic note, which adds intereste rather than detracting from the whole. Orange...

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  • [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1998 375mL-Half-Bottle

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1998 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 95 points!"The 1998 Chateau Yquem was released several months ago. This estate does not allow tasting from cask (where the wine spends 42 months), and it is not released until five years after the vintage. The 1998 Yquem (95 points) is a...

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    $300.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1998

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1998

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 95 points!"The 1998 Chateau Yquem was released several months ago. This estate does not allow tasting from cask (where the wine spends 42 months), and it is not released until five years after the vintage. The 1998 Yquem (95 points) is a...

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    $895.00
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  • Les Lions de Suduiraut 2009 375mL

    [SOLD-OUT] Les Lions de Suduiraut 2009 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Chateau Suduiraut has been producing reliably exciting and superior Sauternes for many years now, and has been supplying British retailers with some fine bargains with the offcuts. This is the new, official diffusion line, and very delicious it already...

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    $37.00
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  • Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1997 375mL

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1997 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 96 points!"A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel,...

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    $375.00
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  • Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1997

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1997

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 96 points!"A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate's finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997's light gold color is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel,...

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    $795.00
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  • Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 1983

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 1983

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    E-Robert Parker 92 points!Wine Spectator 88 points! "Delicious and balanced, showing exciting earthy, white truffle flavors that add complexity to the honey and spice notes. Medium intensity." Wine Spectator

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    $300.00
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  • Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1996

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1996

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 95 points!"Compared with the flamboyant aromatics of the 1997, Yquem's 1996 plays it closer to the vest, although there is a lot going on. Light gold with a tight but promising nose of roasted hazelnuts intermixed with creme brulee, vanilla...

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    $600.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Chateau Coutet Barsac 2007 375mL-Half-Bottle

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau Coutet Barsac 2007 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Jancis Robinson 18.5/20 Points!“Mid honeyed gold. Strong botrytis. Massive richness – real tingle factor and excitement. Long and very thorough and intriguing. Lots of development still to come. Still chewy. Energetic. Long.”Jancis Robinson, 2008

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    $79.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Chateau Coutet Barsac 2005 375mL-Half-Bottle

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau Coutet Barsac 2005 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    "The wine is of very beautiful gilded color with moderate copper hues. A rich and full nose develops intense floral notes, recalling jasmine, lilac and acacia; airing releases honey, apricot and the more complex aromas of gingerbread and elegant oak. The...

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    $80.00
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  • Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1990 375mL

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1990 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 99 points!"1990: An extraordinary effort, Yquem's 1990 is a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine. This wine also possesses lots of elegance and finesse. The wine's medium gold color is accompanied by an exceptionally sweet nose of honeyed...

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    $475.00
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  • Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1990 1500mL

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1990 1500mL-Magnum

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 99 points!"1990: An extraordinary effort, Yquem's 1990 is a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine. This wine also possesses lots of elegance and finesse. The wine's medium gold color is accompanied by an exceptionally sweet nose of honeyed...

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    $1,800.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1990

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1990

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 99 points! "1990: An extraordinary effort, Yquem's 1990 is a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine. This wine also possesses lots of elegance and finesse. The wine's medium gold color is accompanied by an exceptionally sweet nose of...

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    $990.00
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  • Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1989

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1989

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 97 points!"The favorite sweet wine of millionaires, Chateau d'Yquem has, not unexpectedly, turned in a brilliant effort with their newly released 1989. It is a large-scaled, massively rich, unctuously-textured wine that should evolve...

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    $890.00
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  • Chateau Coutet a Barsac Sauternes 1983

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau Coutet a Barsac Sauternes 1983

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    The miracle vintage, 1983 is the result of a terrible spring with late bud development and a hot, humid summer. The harvest took place from September 23rd to November 18th. The nose is full of citrus aromas. On the palate, the wine is well-balanced,...

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    $180.00
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  • Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1989 375mL

    [SOLD-OUT] Chateau d`Yquem Sauternes 1989 375mL-Half-Bottle

    Region: France- Bordeaux- Sauternes Barsac

    Robert Parker 97 points!"The favorite sweet wine of millionaires, Chateau d'Yquem has, not unexpectedly, turned in a brilliant effort with their newly released 1989. It is a large-scaled, massively rich, unctuously-textured wine that should evolve...

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    $450.00
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