Château Raymond-Lafon
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
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+.

Apricots, peaches, and beeswax.
Apricots, peaches, and beeswax.
1 person found it helpfulDec 7th, 2015
Stilton, sounds of the ocean, warm fire. Classy wine.
Stilton, sounds of the ocean, warm fire. Classy wine.
Oct 1st, 2016
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, 2014Needed 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





