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9.6

The 1988 d'Yquem is almost identical to the bottle I tasted in 2016. This is almost Barsac-like in style on the nose with scents of barley sugar, complemented by marmalade and mandarin, fresh and vibrant with a palpable sense of energy. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous texture but it is not, and has never been, as unctuous as either the 1989 or 1990. However, what the 1988 does possess is a surfeit of vitality and tension. There are layers of blood orange, quince and marmalade towards the finish that as the aromatics suggest, comes across as quite Barsac in style. Superb. Tasted at Château Batailley. (Neal Martin, Vinous, May 2018) — 6 years ago

Debbie Shing

9.4

Beguiling. This evolved after a few days, as it should. At first, this had the nose of Irish whiskey and/or Calvados, the dry palate of an Amontillado, the sweet, dried fruit flavours of a Barsac or late harvested Pacherenc du Vic Bilh. The components joined more thoroughly in the bottle after being opened for 3 days, a mellower, yet no less complex wine. Very cool experience. Aug 9, 2016 — 8 years ago

Eric Egan

9.0

The spitting image of a Barsac (thinking a light Coutet) but slightly more flabby and with less focused fruit and acidity. Very good though! — 8 years ago

Michael Fuller

9.0

27 year old vintage for my 27th birthday. Still has all the stone fruit and honeycomb. Missing a little acid on the finish. But considering the age, still holding up well. — 9 years ago

Sam Shepard

9.7

What a beautiful wine! — 9 years ago

Swii Yii Lim

8.9

Has years ahead of it. Quite light in style for a Rieussec - almost Barsac-like. Nice. — 9 years ago

Champagne Spy

9.8

Silky, succulent, chic. Finesse et fraîcheur! Dried-tropical-fruits-on-toast nose. That buttery mouthfeel! Harmony of ripe stone fruits, snappy minerals and an elegantly balanced rich vinous force. Chassagne-ish with a Barsac hue. Heavenly! Drunk oio. — 10 years ago

Ken Z

8.9

Drank 4/26/18 at a tasting event.

2nd wine of Climens. Nose of pineapple and honeyed apricots, with some slight volatility that blows off after a few minutes. Flavors of pineapple and some light honey, without the depth or richness of the Climens. Decent wine, but would vastly prefer the Doisy Vedrines for around the same price.

4/22/7/3/3 +50 = 89 pts. — 6 years ago

Milos

9.0

Sings on the palate, sweet but not cloying, retains a subtle acidity, lovely nutty, retained its character, lovely and light, delicious dessert wine, very satisfying — 7 years ago

Garrett Ackerman

9.5

Perfect with a USDA prime steak. — 8 years ago

Drew DiMatteo

9.2

A beautiful #WhiteBordeaux from @PCorkscrew #SauvignonBlanc #Barsac #DoisyDaëne #DenisDubourdieu — 9 years ago

Phil Kessling

9.3

2011, Chateau Doisy Daene, Barsac, Semillon Sauvignon Blanc. Candied tangerine, honey, apricot and excellent acidity. Too bad it was only a half bottle. Drank over 5 days and it kept getting better, more complex. — 9 years ago

Jbatten

9.0

Sticky Barsac from the 2009 vintage. A delicious ending to a fantastic Kings Day tasting menu! — 9 years ago

Willem Booij

9.3

What a fine wine, huge quality and low price — 10 years ago

CK Vong

9.8

1975. Easily wotn. Almond, shredded coconut, hints of stone fruit. Barsac's lower sweetness suits me very well. Only complain a bit short. Buy. — 10 years ago

Evan Bienstock

9.2

Pretty awesome for a 50 yr old...
— 6 years ago

Erik Nordman

9.2

Awesome Sauternes. Definitely on the lighter and slightly less sweet side, I think this is Barsac even though it's labeled Sauternes on the front. (the cork and back label say Barsac). Orange marmalade, ginger, honey, poached peaches and pears, and a bit of baking spice. Very rich but not too cloying as far as Sauternes goes. Medium to medium + body, medium + acid, plenty sweet as you'd expect. Wonderful soft texture. Amazing alongside the post-dinner cheese plate. — 7 years ago

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Daniel Mahdavian

Consulting Somm-Daniel Mahdavian Ventures

9.9

The old '89 Chateau Coutet Barsac. Golden amber and just perfect. — 8 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.2

2002 Vintage Carl von Schubert Maximin Grunhauser Abtsberg Riesling Beerenauslese, Mosel, Germany -From half bottle. From Jay. Total production of this wine was limited to 144 half bottles for the 2002 vintage. Vey golden amber and rich treacle in color. Bordering on molasses. Could easily have confused the appearance with a Barsac or Sauternes with healthy bottle age. Fresh on the nose with strong hints of freshly cut stewing apples, rhubarb. Grated young marmalade. Some tropical notes present towards the end, especially after the wine has had a chance to open in the glass. Glides across the palette with remarkable finesse but is lacking in overall presence and structure. You can't help but feel that something is missing. Balance is well derived with great acidity and a racy finish that is both enjoyable and satisfying. Drink now to 2025. — 9 years ago

Andy Tam

9.0

My birth wine. Aged beautifully with a port like ruby color that is slightly losing its luster. Once you taste it, it's heaven on earth. Exactly like me :-) — 9 years ago

Ludovic Anacleto

9.0

Quince like nose, very tropical at first. It truly need oxygen. The mouthfeel is Barsac-like, on a austere vintage. Torrent of melon,cantaloupe marmalade, cavaillon over ripe melon. The name is spot on: Quintessencial ! — 9 years ago

CK Vong

9.0

2006. Color deeper than expected, very light as a barsac at the beginning which I love, coconut nose not overly sweet. Next day the Sauternes sweetness really showed without good acidity to balance, thus no complexity. Text book Sauternes, buy. — 10 years ago