Vintage 1999 | Top notch, luscious Sauternes | paired with Foie Gras | at restaurant Hofmeisterei Hirtzberger
Vintage 1999 | Top notch, luscious Sauternes | paired with Foie Gras | at restaurant Hofmeisterei Hirtzberger
Apr 16th, 2025 Ambrosia, apricot nectar, smoke and game. Salty and sweet, with a mellow satsuma quality. Not too sweet, real balance.
Ambrosia, apricot nectar, smoke and game. Salty and sweet, with a mellow satsuma quality. Not too sweet, real balance.
Dec 20th, 2022 An old friend.
Jul 31st, 2017 Yoon Ha
Master Sommelier/Wine Director Benu
9.6
I don't drink much Sauternes but maybe I should. This one was smokin'! Fat, hedonistic and civilized.
I don't drink much Sauternes but maybe I should. This one was smokin'! Fat, hedonistic and civilized.
1 person found it helpful Aug 24th, 2014 Classic!
Jan 3rd, 2017 Peach, apricot sea salt, clementine, botrytis funk
Peach, apricot sea salt, clementine, botrytis funk
Dec 26th, 2014 How large of a smile can I make? Superb acidity and sweetness, magical caramel oranges !
How large of a smile can I make? Superb acidity and sweetness, magical caramel oranges !
Oct 13th, 2013 Lingering acetone at 26 years. Powerful and elegant dessert wine that goes well with food, too. Drinking well with more upside
Lingering acetone at 26 years. Powerful and elegant dessert wine that goes well with food, too. Drinking well with more upside
Oct 24th, 2025 Sugary, deep tropical fruits and so easy to drink...this bottle lasted minutes served with lemon tart and ice cream 😋
Sugary, deep tropical fruits and so easy to drink...this bottle lasted minutes served with lemon tart and ice cream 😋
Jul 30th, 2024 excellent Sauternes
Feb 25th, 2024 
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
