Stefan Dolhain

9.6

1998 vintage. This estate was acquired in 1972 by former Château Yquem régisseur Pierre Meslier ( who passed away in 2023 at the age of 93). He managed to restore the wines to their former glory, and his 3 children seem to continue on the same path. This 1998 features a brilliant, golden colour, and a nose that immediately shows off the typical roasted botrytis aromas that characterise great Sauternes, intertwined with honey, beewax, maple syrup, lemon confit and flowers. In the mouth, it is succulent and profound, wonderfully achieving that delicate balance between sugar and acidity that makes Sauternes potentially great. Layers of dried and fresh fruit, rich and refreshing at the same time, culminating in a very long finish with a lovely almondy impression. Excellent. Abv. 13,5%. — 2 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

8.9

Quite a deep old gold, light honey colour slightly hazy. Intact and interesting on the nose , lanolin and candle wax , touches of roast almonds and bruised apple. On the palate quite intense and with lemon pith , orange peel , bruised apple and candle wax . There is a lightly sherried character noticeable after a short while that gets more noticeable with time . Good acidity and weight , creamy mouthfeel . Quite reasonable length. This obviously should be drunk now (probably should have been drunk a decade ago too) won’t improve and only will become more sherried with more time . Commendable and a nice surprise but drink quickly once open ! This bottle just one of the weird but wonderful choices available from T Wright Wines in Bolton (uk) , a real gem of a shop that I throughly recommend. — 4 months ago

Keith Sangster

9.1

Smells amazing, tastes great, takes me back for some reason. — 4 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.3

In a perfect spot. Satsuma, marmalade, persimmon, smoke. — 5 months ago

Rachel Retallick

8.9

Floral and crisp. Excellent pairing with pad Thai! — 8 months ago

Nikole Souder-Schale

9.2

A lovely every day balanced red wine. Not to harsh for lighter meals not to light for red meats and game meals. — 4 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.3

Luscious carmelized still quite sweet great with milk chocolate mousse — 5 years ago

with Matt and Grant

Michael Meyer

9.0

Alto Adige on full display with tart bitterness of pitted fruits and slate. Lush tropical notes and a hint of vanilla (the Chard?) round out the frame. Not much of a finish to speak of. Crisp enough for seafood, but with a ripeness that will pair well with a host of cheeses or your favorite South Asian hot sauce. QPR heaven too! — 7 years ago

Mike Ancuta

9.4

This is only going to get better as it ages. — 8 years ago

Philippe Lambert

9.5

A strong white wine, perfect when you are torn between a white or red wine at the restaurant... — 10 years ago

AnneMarie Girard

9.2

Delicious Sauternes — 2 months ago

Makoto Someya

9.1

Quite delicious desert wine with rich matured pear. Gentle and feel elegancy. 2010 @3652/375, Academy D, 240128 — 3 months ago

heidi schlegel

9.0

Rich and enjoyable. — 4 months ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

A blend of mostly Semillon and about 10% Sauv Blanc, fermented 6 months in oak, aged for 3 years. Medium amber color with aromas of ripe sweet fruits and orange honey botrytis notes. On the palate rich flavors of ripe peaches and figs with vanilla notes. Long finish ending with sweet fruit notes. Tasting well now, Nice! Had this with a blueberry tart! — 4 months ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.2

Apricot and green apple. Subtle - not over the top. Perfect to sip with dessert. October 2023. — 7 months ago

Holly Morgan

9.0

Good with a spicy curry on a hot summer evening. Sweet on the nose, but the blend makes it really nice. Melon but not too sweet. — 9 months ago

Pooneet K

9.1

Really exceptional. Have usually had these with more age, but this is delicious at this point. Surprising amount of green Apple and similar acid to go along with that. Excellent pairing and just a great wine. — 4 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Amber dark gold color. Thick and heavy in the glass. Notes of vanilla, brown sugar, and some creme brûlée. Rich and big in the mouth. Light acidity builds and with air this rounds out to a nicely enjoyable finisher for the evening. BDay dinner 12/12. — 6 years ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.1

A nice blend ideal with a meal or standalone- vibrant. November 2016 — 8 years ago

Lewis Chester

9.4

2011 vintage. Spectacular wine that is really still getting better. Pale golden hue. Grapefruit, grassy, white blossom, honeysuckle, mineral and appetising. On the palate, medium body and medium plus acidity which gives a lemon zesty note to the wine. The mineral character is more apparent and there's a green pea note too. Good concentration and long finish. Fabulous and unbelievable value. A top top wine. — 9 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Crisp and tasty, but not sure it is worth the price tag. Citrus peel and wild Italian herbs. — 2 months ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.2

Dark ruby hue. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, cassis, licorice, and plum. Plus body, plus tannins, plus acid. While strong, balanced, and elegant, it opens up with a soft, round palate. Exemplary Napa red. 68 Cab Sauv, 28 Merlot, 2 Cab Franc, 2 Petit Verdot. — 3 months ago

Nick Farrell

9.3

Really enjoyed it but nearly over the hill. I wouldn't buy more. — 7 months ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Poured into a Boa decanter about 30min prior to service. The 2016 “Santa Chiara pours a brilliant, deep and slightly hazy copper gold color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with desiccated apricots, dried apples, yellow flowers, and curaçao. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- tannins. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is super long and super amazing. This is such a wonderful bottle of Bea. When his whites hit, well…they really hit. Drink now with a short decant or over the next 3-5 years. Bottle 1641/6133 — 4 months ago

Veronique Gendron

9.0

Acheté à Chicoutimi avec ma soeur et ma tante Denise.
Très bon — 8 months ago

Jose Lorenzo

9.3

My Sofia Loren… classy and always a beauty — 2 years ago

Loren Judah

8.9

A beautifully balanced Chaleur Blanc with delicate sweet notes countered by some well appointed acidity. Finishes fast and smooth with only the tart acid lingering on. — 5 years ago

Michael Sinowitz

9.2

Bright, with good acidity... fleshes out a bit with air and seems to be gaining complexity with time. Remains a terrific summer wine. — 6 years ago

with Marion and Robin

Patrick Derdeyn

9.3

Good old fashioned honey water. — 8 years ago

Nate Redner

9.8

Dear God, that's good — 9 years ago

with Mike