Château Raymond-Lafon

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.155 ratings
8.99 pro ratings
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
Top Notes For
Shay A
9.2

January Wednesday Wine Committees are always a great as the red wines are required to be 11yrs old, making all of the reds 2008 vintage. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine were served today, all blind.

Another wine that was hard not to get...quintessential Sauternes. Honey comb, honeyed nectarine and peaches, orange blossom. The acidity from this producer (being fairly low), in my experience, lends me to think these are best enjoyed on the younger side (15yrs) as opposed to others than can go 20+.

January Wednesday Wine Committees are always a great as the red wines are required to be 11yrs old, making all of the reds 2008 vintage. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine were served today, all blind.

Another wine that was hard not to get...quintessential Sauternes. Honey comb, honeyed nectarine and peaches, orange blossom. The acidity from this producer (being fairly low), in my experience, lends me to think these are best enjoyed on the younger side (15yrs) as opposed to others than can go 20+.

Jan 2nd, 2019
Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

9.0

Apricots, peaches, and beeswax.

Apricots, peaches, and beeswax.

1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
Nathan Adams

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

9.4

Stilton, sounds of the ocean, warm fire. Classy wine.

Stilton, sounds of the ocean, warm fire. Classy wine.

Oct 1st, 2016
Gregory Fulchiero

White pepper and apricots

White pepper and apricots

Feb 10th, 2015
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

8.4

Nectar.not crazy complex but delicious.

Nectar.not crazy complex but delicious.

Nov 30th, 2014
Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

7.8

Weighty and powerful style of Sauternes. Slightly imbalanced. Loads of apricot, orange rind and dried mushroom--

Weighty and powerful style of Sauternes. Slightly imbalanced. Loads of apricot, orange rind and dried mushroom--

Jul 14th, 2014
Gregory Fulchiero

Strong almond and honeysuckle

Strong almond and honeysuckle

May 12th, 2014
Byron Hewett

Needed a double decant and to warm up. Then it showed nicely. Enjoyed with walnut cake and a pear tart.

Needed a double decant and to warm up. Then it showed nicely. Enjoyed with walnut cake and a pear tart.

Nov 26th, 2021
Sean Driscoll

Honey, apricots and lightly roasted nuts.

Honey, apricots and lightly roasted nuts.

Jun 27th, 2020
Ming L
9.0

Aromas of honey, orange peel, honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and hint of white flowers. Acidity and sweetness are in harmony, with slight minty note that gives the lush and creamy palate a refreshing feel.

This unclassified chateau situates right next to d’Yquem to the north, and is owned by the former M.D. of d’Yquem. Wine spends 3 years in 100% new French oak barrels. Great great value. Mind boggling that this can sell for less than $30.00.

Aromas of honey, orange peel, honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and hint of white flowers. Acidity and sweetness are in harmony, with slight minty note that gives the lush and creamy palate a refreshing feel.

This unclassified chateau situates right next to d’Yquem to the north, and is owned by the former M.D. of d’Yquem. Wine spends 3 years in 100% new French oak barrels. Great great value. Mind boggling that this can sell for less than $30.00.

Jan 7th, 2019