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Ruinart

Dom Ruinart Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

Favorite go to champagne. — 4 days ago

Shay, Tom and 3 others liked this

Château Suduiraut

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2013

Most everyone called this. Sweet yet savory herbaceous viscosity that takes Roquefort to next level. — 5 days ago

Severn, Tom and 3 others liked this

Brancott Estate

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Sweet tangy, fruity for apero.
— 6 days ago

Klein Constantia

Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Muscat à Petits Grains 2019

Very good expression with the entertaining of lychee and other bright floral perfumes. Lacks the tension between freshness and botrytis of the best vintages — 8 days ago

Tom liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1999

Yellow gold with copper hue, quite thin pale rim . Caramelised pineapple, saffron , vanilla , creme brûlée , quite rich and decadent. On the palate again quite rich , barley sugar , creme brûlée and saffron, just enough acidity to balance and a little alcoholic warmth . On the medium length finish , lemon rind and a touch of caramel . This is probably at peak now , just misses a little vibrancy , freshness, however successful for the vintage . Drink now and over the next 10- 15 years — 8 days ago

Ira, Jeroen and 9 others liked this

Château Guiraud

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2009

NOSE: apricot jelly…pineapple…vanilla cookie.

TASTE: peach, mango, apricot, pineapple, vanilla cream, caramel. Cooked peach (like canned peach juice) lingers — lengthy finish. Almost over the top! 93.
— 18 days ago

Ray, Bob and 2 others liked this

Château Coutet

Sauternes-Barsac Sémillon Blend

Paul K
9.2

This is the third Sauternes I’ve ever had. The first two were crazy good d’Yquems. This was gifted open so I thought we could try tonight with dinner. Didn’t have high expectations but really pleasantly surprised!
Pairing really great with the salad I whipped up. Pretty proud of it actually; quinoa, tomato, cucumber, steamed broccoli, mixed greens, chicken, and poppyseed dressing.
— 24 days ago

Ray, Tom and 12 others liked this

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

Terrific example of a high quality Sauternes with lemon zest, peach, apricot and pineapple plus dried apricot, honey, beeswax, saffron, ginger, vanilla and butterscotch. Excellent acidity to balance the restrained sweetness of the wine. Still young with plenty of room to develop. — 11 days ago

Paul, Tom and 11 others liked this

Château Doisy-Védrines

Sauternes Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2001

Caramel, toffee, ripe fig and apricot. Loads of burnt honey botrytis. Rich and tertiary in the mouth. Delicious. Drink soonish. — 10 days ago

Joe, Ira and 19 others liked this
Doug Powers

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@Tom Casagrande, is that a 375 or a 750?
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Half bottle

Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

#4-disgorged 2017, 2011 base
#5-disgorged 2016, 2010 base
#6-disgorged 2010, 2003 base
#7-disgorged 2008, 2001 base
#8-disgorged 2007, 2002 base
Amazing consistency, oxidative notes with apricots and apple cider. On the palate, green apples , sherry notes and citrus zest. What separated the bottles were the various levels of freshness. All were enjoyable but none had that “wow” factor. My rating is a composite.
— 20 hours ago

David, Jay and 20 others liked this
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It is an interesting style they express in their craft.
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What a wonderful opportunity!
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@David T @Jay Kline the tasting was an excellent tutorial. I have some other bottles that I need to post.