Sauternes & Barsac
Indulge in the sublime world of Sauternes and Barsac wines, where time-honored traditions and exceptional craftsmanship unite to create liquid poetry in a glass. As a renowned wine company, we take immense pride in curating an exquisite selection of these captivating golden nectars, offering you an unforgettable journey through the terroir-rich vineyards of Bordeaux.
Our Sauternes and Barsac collection showcases the pinnacle of sweet wines, known for their luscious flavors, heavenly aromas, and unparalleled complexity. Each bottle tells a story of dedication, as our winemakers patiently wait for the perfect conditions to harvest the botrytis-affected grapes, the noble rot that adds an extraordinary depth to the final elixir.
Within this collection, you will discover an array of prestigious estates, each with their own distinctive expression of Sauternes and Barsac. From the legendary Château d'Yquem to the enchanting Château Climens, we have handpicked these jewels of the region to satisfy the discerning palates of connoisseurs and novices alike.
Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors, where notes of honey, apricot, candied citrus, and exotic spices dance gracefully on your taste buds. The remarkable balance between sweetness and acidity makes these wines not only a delight to sip but also a perfect companion to a variety of gastronomic experiences. Whether you pair them with foie gras, blue cheese, or a decadent dessert, the harmony of flavors will elevate every culinary moment.
Sauternes & Barsac
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James Suckling (97-98)
This has lots of concentration and mushroom and spice character. Plenty of botrytis. Dense and flavorful finish. Big wine for the vintage. Five hectoliters a hectare and half went into the second wine.Inc. VAT£363.12 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)
The 2019 Suduiraut is absolutely stunning. Rich, heady and explosive, but in the vibrant style that marks the wines of today, Suduiraut is a real head-turner. An exotic melange of apricot jam, orange confit, spice, candied ginger and pineapple all soar out of the glass. The 2019 is creamy and intense, but not at all heavy. The 130 grams of residual sugar are perfectly integrated. Magnificent.Inc. VAT£295.55 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better.Inc. VAT£363.95 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better.Inc. VAT£329.38 -
(1x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Honeyed orange, caramelized citrus, flowers, spice, and buttery nuances all emerge from the 2022 Château Suduiraut, a decadent Suduiraut that has a vibrant sense of freshness, perfect balance, and a gorgeous finish. It's a brilliant, opulent Sauternes that's just about impossible to resist yet should evolve for decades if well stored.Inc. VAT£120.25 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2023 Suduiraut is a model of modern Sauternes. Orange peel, burnt sugar, crème-brûlée, tangerine peel, and wild flowers inform a Sauternes of total finesse and silkiness. Yields were a measly 12 hectoliters per hectare. The 150 grams of residual sugar are not especially evident. Everything about the 2023 is perfectly judged. It can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring or cellared for decades. The 2023 is a timeless wine that is among the most notable successes of the year.Inc. VAT£381.20 -
(12x75cl) 2023Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2023 Suduiraut is a model of modern Sauternes. Orange peel, burnt sugar, crème-brûlée, tangerine peel, and wild flowers inform a Sauternes of total finesse and silkiness. Yields were a measly 12 hectoliters per hectare. The 150 grams of residual sugar are not especially evident. Everything about the 2023 is perfectly judged. It can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring or cellared for decades. The 2023 is a timeless wine that is among the most notable successes of the year.Inc. VAT£727.61 -
(3x75cl) 2023
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2023 Suduiraut is a model of modern Sauternes. Orange peel, burnt sugar, crème-brûlée, tangerine peel, and wild flowers inform a Sauternes of total finesse and silkiness. Yields were a measly 12 hectoliters per hectare. The 150 grams of residual sugar are not especially evident. Everything about the 2023 is perfectly judged. It can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring or cellared for decades. The 2023 is a timeless wine that is among the most notable successes of the year.Expected Price Range£116 - £138 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2023 Suduiraut is a model of modern Sauternes. Orange peel, burnt sugar, crème-brûlée, tangerine peel, and wild flowers inform a Sauternes of total finesse and silkiness. Yields were a measly 12 hectoliters per hectare. The 150 grams of residual sugar are not especially evident. Everything about the 2023 is perfectly judged. It can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring or cellared for decades. The 2023 is a timeless wine that is among the most notable successes of the year.Inc. VAT£338.60 -
(12x37.5cl) 2018Immerse your senses in the tasteful elegance of the Symphonie de Haut-Peyraguey Blanc 2018, a harmonious creation from the celebrated terroir of Bordeaux’s Sauternes region. This Château's production is meticulously overseen by Bordeaux wine magnate Bernard Magrez, ensuring trust in the quality and craftsmanship of this nectar. Expectedly originating from the grand vineyard Haut-Peyraguey, the Semillon grapes are handpicked at optimum ripeness, and gently pressed to capture every nuance of their essence. After which, a meticulous process of fermentation in oak barrels is conducted, bestowing unto this wine sophisticated oak flavours blended with luscious notes of citrus and honey. The Symphonie de Haut-Peyraguey Blanc 2018 showcases a fine balance of sweetness and acidity, its delightful complexity resonating on the palate with a lingering finish. This wine is a testament to Bordeaux's acclaimed viticultural heritage, beautifully intertwined with innovative winemaking.
Inc. VAT£141.89 -
(6x75cl) 2018Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2018 Y de Yquem is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon bottled at the end of August. It offers light grass clipping and green apple scents on the nose, the Sauvignon Blanc defining the aromas. The palate is fresh on the entry, light and crisp with touches of pineapple and dried apricot, a hint of grilled walnut towards the finish. This actually improves with aeration, gaining some delightful praline and subtle white chocolate notes.Inc. VAT£969.95
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James Suckling (97-98)
This has lots of concentration and mushroom and spice character. Plenty of botrytis. Dense and flavorful finish. Big wine for the vintage. Five hectoliters a hectare and half went into the second wine.In Bond£284.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (98)
The 2019 Suduiraut is absolutely stunning. Rich, heady and explosive, but in the vibrant style that marks the wines of today, Suduiraut is a real head-turner. An exotic melange of apricot jam, orange confit, spice, candied ginger and pineapple all soar out of the glass. The 2019 is creamy and intense, but not at all heavy. The 130 grams of residual sugar are perfectly integrated. Magnificent.In Bond£227.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better.In Bond£284.00 -
Jeb Dunnuck (98)
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom, honeyed minerality, lychee nut, caramelized peach, and assorted spices. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it nevertheless has the vintage’s riveting purity and precision. Sauternes doesn't get much better.In Bond£254.50 -
(1x75cl) 2022
Jeb Dunnuck (99)
Honeyed orange, caramelized citrus, flowers, spice, and buttery nuances all emerge from the 2022 Château Suduiraut, a decadent Suduiraut that has a vibrant sense of freshness, perfect balance, and a gorgeous finish. It's a brilliant, opulent Sauternes that's just about impossible to resist yet should evolve for decades if well stored.In Bond£97.00 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2023 Suduiraut is a model of modern Sauternes. Orange peel, burnt sugar, crème-brûlée, tangerine peel, and wild flowers inform a Sauternes of total finesse and silkiness. Yields were a measly 12 hectoliters per hectare. The 150 grams of residual sugar are not especially evident. Everything about the 2023 is perfectly judged. It can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring or cellared for decades. The 2023 is a timeless wine that is among the most notable successes of the year.In Bond£297.00 -
(12x75cl) 2023
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2023 Suduiraut is a model of modern Sauternes. Orange peel, burnt sugar, crème-brûlée, tangerine peel, and wild flowers inform a Sauternes of total finesse and silkiness. Yields were a measly 12 hectoliters per hectare. The 150 grams of residual sugar are not especially evident. Everything about the 2023 is perfectly judged. It can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring or cellared for decades. The 2023 is a timeless wine that is among the most notable successes of the year.In Bond£565.00 -
(3x75cl) 2023
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2023 Suduiraut is a model of modern Sauternes. Orange peel, burnt sugar, crème-brûlée, tangerine peel, and wild flowers inform a Sauternes of total finesse and silkiness. Yields were a measly 12 hectoliters per hectare. The 150 grams of residual sugar are not especially evident. Everything about the 2023 is perfectly judged. It can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring or cellared for decades. The 2023 is a timeless wine that is among the most notable successes of the year.Expected Price Range£116 - £138 -
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (100)
The 2023 Suduiraut is a model of modern Sauternes. Orange peel, burnt sugar, crème-brûlée, tangerine peel, and wild flowers inform a Sauternes of total finesse and silkiness. Yields were a measly 12 hectoliters per hectare. The 150 grams of residual sugar are not especially evident. Everything about the 2023 is perfectly judged. It can be enjoyed with minimal cellaring or cellared for decades. The 2023 is a timeless wine that is among the most notable successes of the year.In Bond£261.50 -
(12x37.5cl) 2018
Immerse your senses in the tasteful elegance of the Symphonie de Haut-Peyraguey Blanc 2018, a harmonious creation from the celebrated terroir of Bordeaux’s Sauternes region. This Château's production is meticulously overseen by Bordeaux wine magnate Bernard Magrez, ensuring trust in the quality and craftsmanship of this nectar. Expectedly originating from the grand vineyard Haut-Peyraguey, the Semillon grapes are handpicked at optimum ripeness, and gently pressed to capture every nuance of their essence. After which, a meticulous process of fermentation in oak barrels is conducted, bestowing unto this wine sophisticated oak flavours blended with luscious notes of citrus and honey. The Symphonie de Haut-Peyraguey Blanc 2018 showcases a fine balance of sweetness and acidity, its delightful complexity resonating on the palate with a lingering finish. This wine is a testament to Bordeaux's acclaimed viticultural heritage, beautifully intertwined with innovative winemaking.
In Bond£99.00 -
(6x75cl) 2018
Vinous - Neal Martin (91)
The 2018 Y de Yquem is a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Sémillon bottled at the end of August. It offers light grass clipping and green apple scents on the nose, the Sauvignon Blanc defining the aromas. The palate is fresh on the entry, light and crisp with touches of pineapple and dried apricot, a hint of grilled walnut towards the finish. This actually improves with aeration, gaining some delightful praline and subtle white chocolate notes.In Bond£789.00
