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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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (VN (ST)) |
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£626.64 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92)Full yellow-gold. Musky aromas of exotic apricot liqueur, baking spices, toffee and smoke. Supersweet and unctuous, but with its glyceral texture cut by bright acids. The exotic apricot flavor is nicely complemented by coconut, vanilla and caramel. Finishes very long and juicy. Offers a very successful combination of thickness and firm acid edge. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£509.80 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Composed of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, the pale lemon-gold colored 2014 Guiraud opens with notes of honeyed apricots, lemon marmalade and beeswax followed by touches of musk perfume and lightly browned toast. The palate is wonderfully refreshing with plenty of zippy citrus fruit and a long perfumed finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
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£511.44 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2016 Guiraud has a pale lemon color and opens with musk perfume, paraffin, cedar and spice box notes with a core of lemon tart, honey-drizzled white peaches and kumquat plus a waft of quince paste. The palate has beautiful vibrancy and loads of lively tropical and spicy layers, finishing very long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
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£120.80 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2017 Guiraud is brimming with pineapple, passion fruit, spice and vanillin. Rich, structured and racy, it shows tremendous character as well as personality. Readers should expect a bold, extroverted Sauternes. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
Inc. VAT
£102.53 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)The 2022 Château Guiraud is beautiful, with the ripe, powerful style of the vintage. Honeyed orange, white flowers, peach, and some minty nuances all shine here, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a lush, layered, seamless mouthfeel, and a good sense of freshness that keeps it light on its feet. It's a brilliant Sauternes to drink over the coming two decades or so. The blend is 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon, raised in barrels. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£162.53 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Tasted blind at the 10-Year On Tasting in Sauternes. The 2005 L’Extravagant de Doisy Daëne has 3.9grams of acidity, 192 grams per liter of residual sugar and 12.3% alcohol. The 2005 has a powerful bouquet with honey, mandarin, a touch of petrol and yellow flowers on the nose, later developing that seductive marzipan scent that draws you in like a tractor beam. The palate is unctuous in the mouth that is probably going to be sugar-coated for the next year or two, but there are some gorgeous peach and citrus notes that flourish on the finish. It is more a force of nature than a wine! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (VN (NM)) |
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£1,342.24 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (98)The 2007 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne has a ripe and generous bouquet with orange pith, apricot, crème brûlée and quince, unfurling beautifully in the glass. The palate is supremely well balanced with fine definition, wonderful acidity and a composed, almost Tokaji-like finish that lingers with enticing marmalade and quince notes. So precise. So delicious. |
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Bordeaux | 30 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
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£155.21 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)One of the undisputed stars of the vintage, the 2014 Doisy-Daëne L'Extravagant is a real stunner. Plush and beautifully textured, with lovely brightness and impeccable overall balance, the 2014 simply has it all. Lemon confit, baked apple tart, brioche and coconut are all pushed forward in this sensual, exquisite Sauternes. The 2014 is deep, but also quite silky and never a wine of excess. All the elements are simply in the right place. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-99 (WA) |
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£1,040.95 |
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Wine Advocate (97-99)Pale to medium gold in color, the 2019 L'Extravagant is a powerhouse from start to finish. The nose is such a complex cocktail, it nearly blows you over with scents of pineapple upside-down cake, preserved mandarin peel, candied ginger and mango pudding plus nuances of acacia honey, beeswax, baker's yeast, wild fungi and burnt sugar. The palate is full-on pedal to the metal unctuousness with the rich sweetness beautifully offset by refreshing acidity and layer upon layer of savory, tropical fruit and earthy flavors, finishing with a long-lingering zesty lift. Strap yourselves in for this thrill ride and do not even attempt to drink anything else after this! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
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£785.17 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2020 Doisy-Daëne L'Extravagant is gracious and light on its feet. Scents of tangerine peel, mint, lemon confit, marzipan, jasmine and passionfruit are all beautifully lifted. Weightless and elegant, L'Extravagant is wonderfully subdued in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£370.67 |
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La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 is a distinguished vintage meticulously crafted in the heart of Burgundy’s esteemed vineyards. Handpicked Grand Cru grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the wine’s exquisite purity and vibrant character. Aging gracefully for eighteen months in French oak barrels, this wine develops a complex tapestry of flavours, showcasing ripe red berries, subtle spices, and elegant tannins. Augustin Florent, a revered producer with decades of heritage, employs sustainable viticultural practices, ensuring each bottle reflects the terroir's unique expression. The 2010 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a harmonious balance and exceptional depth. La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 captivates the palate with its refined structure and lingering finish, making it a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality and sophistication. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£508.40 |
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Experience the essence of Sauternes with 'La Tour Blanche 1994', a wine known for its sublime elegance. Produced with an expert blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes from the famed vineyards of Bordeaux, this rich yet balanced sweet wine reveals an impressive concentration of fruit and a velvety texture. Hand-harvested and subjected to a traditional vinification process, every bottle encapsulates the spirit of the renowned Château La Tour Blanche. The expressive 'La Tour Blanche 1994' imparts notes of tropical fruit, honey, and spice on the nose, underpinned by an alluring mineral character. On the palate, it offers the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. The producer, since 1855 a 1st Classified Growth of Sauternes in Bordeaux, continues their dedication to crafting exceptional wines. Indulge in 'La Tour Blanche 1994', a Sauternes wine embodying the rich tradition of Bordeaux winemaking. An exceptional choice for the discerning fine wine collector or aficionado. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90+ (VN (ST)) |
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£256.80 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90+)Subdued but pure aromas of peach, orange marmalade and white plum, complicated and lifted by a floral topnote. Concentrated, fresh and spicy, with a flavor of peach and a repeating floral element. Youthful and persistent on the back end, which features sweet butter, vanilla and spicy oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WA) |
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£823.44 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The La Tour Blanche 2001 has long been the “insiders’ Sauternes” for the vintage. Leave the Yquem ’01 for the millionaires: load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate. It has a potent honeyed, frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge. The palate is extremely well balanced with fine acidity effortlessly slicing a swathe through that unctuous, honeyed fruit. There are also understated marmalade notes with a suggestion of crème brûlée furnishing the weighty finish that goes on and on. Just don’t tell anyone how good this La Tour Blanche is...promise? |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 92 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
£485.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92)Full yellow-gold. Musky aromas of exotic apricot liqueur, baking spices, toffee and smoke. Supersweet and unctuous, but with its glyceral texture cut by bright acids. The exotic apricot flavor is nicely complemented by coconut, vanilla and caramel. Finishes very long and juicy. Offers a very successful combination of thickness and firm acid edge. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Composed of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, the pale lemon-gold colored 2014 Guiraud opens with notes of honeyed apricots, lemon marmalade and beeswax followed by touches of musk perfume and lightly browned toast. The palate is wonderfully refreshing with plenty of zippy citrus fruit and a long perfumed finish. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Wine Advocate (95)The 2016 Guiraud has a pale lemon color and opens with musk perfume, paraffin, cedar and spice box notes with a core of lemon tart, honey-drizzled white peaches and kumquat plus a waft of quince paste. The palate has beautiful vibrancy and loads of lively tropical and spicy layers, finishing very long. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£98.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2017 Guiraud is brimming with pineapple, passion fruit, spice and vanillin. Rich, structured and racy, it shows tremendous character as well as personality. Readers should expect a bold, extroverted Sauternes. I loved it. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (JD) |
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£82.00 |
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Jeb Dunnuck (96)The 2022 Château Guiraud is beautiful, with the ripe, powerful style of the vintage. Honeyed orange, white flowers, peach, and some minty nuances all shine here, and this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a lush, layered, seamless mouthfeel, and a good sense of freshness that keeps it light on its feet. It's a brilliant Sauternes to drink over the coming two decades or so. The blend is 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon, raised in barrels. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£134.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)Tasted blind at the 10-Year On Tasting in Sauternes. The 2005 L’Extravagant de Doisy Daëne has 3.9grams of acidity, 192 grams per liter of residual sugar and 12.3% alcohol. The 2005 has a powerful bouquet with honey, mandarin, a touch of petrol and yellow flowers on the nose, later developing that seductive marzipan scent that draws you in like a tractor beam. The palate is unctuous in the mouth that is probably going to be sugar-coated for the next year or two, but there are some gorgeous peach and citrus notes that flourish on the finish. It is more a force of nature than a wine! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 98 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£1,102.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (98)The 2007 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daëne has a ripe and generous bouquet with orange pith, apricot, crème brûlée and quince, unfurling beautifully in the glass. The palate is supremely well balanced with fine definition, wonderful acidity and a composed, almost Tokaji-like finish that lingers with enticing marmalade and quince notes. So precise. So delicious. |
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Bordeaux | 30 | 96 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£128.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (96)One of the undisputed stars of the vintage, the 2014 Doisy-Daëne L'Extravagant is a real stunner. Plush and beautifully textured, with lovely brightness and impeccable overall balance, the 2014 simply has it all. Lemon confit, baked apple tart, brioche and coconut are all pushed forward in this sensual, exquisite Sauternes. The 2014 is deep, but also quite silky and never a wine of excess. All the elements are simply in the right place. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 97-99 (WA) |
In Bond
£858.50 |
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Wine Advocate (97-99)Pale to medium gold in color, the 2019 L'Extravagant is a powerhouse from start to finish. The nose is such a complex cocktail, it nearly blows you over with scents of pineapple upside-down cake, preserved mandarin peel, candied ginger and mango pudding plus nuances of acacia honey, beeswax, baker's yeast, wild fungi and burnt sugar. The palate is full-on pedal to the metal unctuousness with the rich sweetness beautifully offset by refreshing acidity and layer upon layer of savory, tropical fruit and earthy flavors, finishing with a long-lingering zesty lift. Strap yourselves in for this thrill ride and do not even attempt to drink anything else after this! |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 97 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£650.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)The 2020 Doisy-Daëne L'Extravagant is gracious and light on its feet. Scents of tangerine peel, mint, lemon confit, marzipan, jasmine and passionfruit are all beautifully lifted. Weightless and elegant, L'Extravagant is wonderfully subdued in 2020. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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£302.00 |
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La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 is a distinguished vintage meticulously crafted in the heart of Burgundy’s esteemed vineyards. Handpicked Grand Cru grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, preserving the wine’s exquisite purity and vibrant character. Aging gracefully for eighteen months in French oak barrels, this wine develops a complex tapestry of flavours, showcasing ripe red berries, subtle spices, and elegant tannins. Augustin Florent, a revered producer with decades of heritage, employs sustainable viticultural practices, ensuring each bottle reflects the terroir's unique expression. The 2010 vintage benefits from an optimal growing season, resulting in a harmonious balance and exceptional depth. La Cave d'Augustin Florent 2010 captivates the palate with its refined structure and lingering finish, making it a quintessential choice for connoisseurs seeking unparalleled quality and sophistication. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
£403.00 |
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Experience the essence of Sauternes with 'La Tour Blanche 1994', a wine known for its sublime elegance. Produced with an expert blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes from the famed vineyards of Bordeaux, this rich yet balanced sweet wine reveals an impressive concentration of fruit and a velvety texture. Hand-harvested and subjected to a traditional vinification process, every bottle encapsulates the spirit of the renowned Château La Tour Blanche. The expressive 'La Tour Blanche 1994' imparts notes of tropical fruit, honey, and spice on the nose, underpinned by an alluring mineral character. On the palate, it offers the perfect balance of acidity and sweetness. The producer, since 1855 a 1st Classified Growth of Sauternes in Bordeaux, continues their dedication to crafting exceptional wines. Indulge in 'La Tour Blanche 1994', a Sauternes wine embodying the rich tradition of Bordeaux winemaking. An exceptional choice for the discerning fine wine collector or aficionado. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90+ (VN (ST)) |
Inc. VAT
£256.80 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90+)Subdued but pure aromas of peach, orange marmalade and white plum, complicated and lifted by a floral topnote. Concentrated, fresh and spicy, with a flavor of peach and a repeating floral element. Youthful and persistent on the back end, which features sweet butter, vanilla and spicy oak. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£649.00 |
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Wine Advocate (96)The La Tour Blanche 2001 has long been the “insiders’ Sauternes” for the vintage. Leave the Yquem ’01 for the millionaires: load up on one of the finest recent vintages from the estate. It has a potent honeyed, frangipane and white flower-scented bouquet with subtle nougat scents in the background lending it an exotic edge. The palate is extremely well balanced with fine acidity effortlessly slicing a swathe through that unctuous, honeyed fruit. There are also understated marmalade notes with a suggestion of crème brûlée furnishing the weighty finish that goes on and on. Just don’t tell anyone how good this La Tour Blanche is...promise? |
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