Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2014 vintage. As Sauternes suffers from a lethal combination of high production costs and low demand, it is about time we all start drinking more of it. The 2014 vintage combines a lot of botrytis with high acidity resulting in beautifully balanced wines that are very attractive young but should age beautifully for decades. Rabaud Promis has a long history (a lot of it in common with Sigalas Rabaud), but has been in the hands of the Dejean family for the last 4 generations. In early 2020 Jean Merlaut (Bordeaux négociant and owner of Gruaud Larose) took a majority share in Rabaud Promis, but Thomas Dejean remains the winemaker. And to judge from this terrific effort there is indeed no reason to change the winemaker. 80% Sémillon, 16% Sauvignon blanc and 4% Muscadelle. Brilliant golden yellow. Intoxicating complex perfume of fresh and dried fruits, flowers and subtle roasted flavours combined with an amazing lemony freshness. The mouth confirms this complexity with layers of concentrated fruit, balanced by crispy acidity and a knock-out brown sugar, lemon confit and noble rot "rôti" finish. It has amazing intensity while remaining light on its feet. Fabulous value at 28 euros! Abv. 12,6%. Note: these wines are much more versatile at the table than you think. While foie gras and blue cheese are classic combinations, I tried it today with veal, sautéed carrots and mushrooms and baked potatoes. Works really well. I invite you all to experiment with the culinary possibilities of these wines. — 5 years ago

Nick DiSanto

9.1

WW 2-23-19. $24. — 7 years ago

Richard Buchman

8.9

Very nice floral and fruity bouquet. Not as dry as I would’ve hoped but enjoyed thoroughly and will buy again. — 8 years ago

Mark Anthony Foster

9.5

Wonderful. Deep color with raspberry notes. — 8 years ago

Laird Bieger

10

Was purchased at Berns. Had a wax cap which I believe kept it in great shape. Was stunning after 103 years. — 9 years ago

Nico J. Snyman

8.9

Tried côte à côte with the Gruaud Larose 375ml, this was a little one dimensional, primary fruit, showing more oak, think it needs another 5 years. — 9 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.5

Dark tawny and opaque, darker than the 82 Gruaud Larose next to it. Similar complex nose with notes of black cherry and tobacco, old cedar cabinet, black earth and some dark fruit. Powerful in the mouth, and with 5+ hours of air, this was singing. In a good drinking window, but this easily has 10+ years of life ahead of it. Paired with the 82 GL, it was interesting to find how much these wines resemble each other. — 5 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.4

Nicholas bottling that was young & fresh. — 7 years ago

Henry Weissmann

9.0

Not a perfect bottle — 7 years ago

Rick Riddle

9.6

Notes of honeysuckle ripe pear, pineapple, cinnamon and peach on the nose, with flavors of banana bread, praline and hazelnuts on the finish. Paired perfectly with grilled mussels. — 8 years ago

with Meagan

Harry C

8.9

Light bodied, nose of red cherries and raspberries. Good minerality. Lingering, satisfying finish. An elegant, smooth pinot. — 9 years ago

Keith Crump

9.0

2008 a nose like Gruaud-Larose very earth like — 9 years ago

Jimmy Hayes

Estate Director Mayacamas Vineyard

9.3

This bottle was great - maybe he tiniest whisperer of TCA but it was good enough not to matter. For me 70's have been in such a nice place for coming on 10 years now - so many of the wines I have tried are supple, sweet and open. I'd have expected they would decline much more quickly then they have. Prices are right, too! This GL was so pretty and soft. A joy to drink. — 10 years ago

Conor Mackie

9.1

Great wine. Well balanced. Fruity and slightly acidic. Great tannins — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Chateau located in St. Julien region of France with famous neighbors as Cheateau Gruaud-Larose, Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou & Chateau Beychevelle. The name means "beautiful pebbles". Deep Ruby with aromas of sweet ripe berry fruits & floral notes. Palate shows flavors of blueberry, blackberry and sweet currants. Full ripe tannins, elegant structure, lingering, ending with earthy herbal character. Nice! — 6 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.2

Another beautiful drinking 83 that is just a point or two below Montrose, Lynch Bages & Gruaud Larose that I had last month. — 7 years ago

Joshua Mellen

9.2

Earthy and delightful — 8 years ago

Neil Jones

9.0

Really nice and smooth ...
— 8 years ago

Sean Fernandez

9.3

Made by Cathy Corison. Reminds me of Gruaud Larose, and this is a great bottle! — 9 years ago

Nicole Polidura

9.6

2007. Enough said. — 9 years ago