Château De Myrat 2007 - 94pts

Château De Myrat 2007 Grand Cru Classe (Sauternes) Bordeaux - France

Availability: Limited
Cost: ??
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: December 31st, 2017

Tasting Notes: From the cellar. At 10 years of age this elegant Sauternes has turned a brilliant, medium amber hue and offers developed aromas of canned peaches, dried apricots and orange liqueur on the sublime, medium-plus intense nose. The finish has shortened a tad, but the grace and depth remain in bloom with flavours of nutty-honey, peach nectar, candied ginger and a touch of smoky toffee.

Has another 5 years to go in its prime. Drink now-2024.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca

Château Bastor-Lamontagne 2007 Grand Vin – 88-89pts

Château Bastor-Lamontagne 2007 Grand Vin (Sauternes) Bordeaux - France

Availability: BCLDB stores
Cost: $19 (375ml)
Alcohol: 14%
Date Tasted: January 1st, 2011

Tasting Notes: Intense apricot, peach, petrol and mineral aromas on the nose are followed by lemon and peach flavours on the fully sweet palate. Concentrated, fruity and fun, but lacking in complexity compared to the more famous Sauternes houses. Still, a good, entry-level Sauternes from the exceptional 2007 vintage (for white Bordeaux) which offers excellent value for money.

Pair with chocolate fondant cake for a sumptuous desert that will send you and your guests to frenzied sugar heaven. Drink 2011-2016.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2011 IconWines.ca

2006 Chateau Rieussec - 92.33pts

2006 Chateau Rieussec (Sauternes) Bordeaux - France

Decanted: 2hrs

Cost: $59.00-$79.90 - 375ml

Date Tasted: September 13th, 2009

Tasting Notes: Excellent example of the complexity of flavours that can be hidden within a full-bodied sweet wine. Light gold in colour with a whole slew of fruit flavours on the nose and palate: apricot, candied-apple, peach, honeyed lemon. Add a touch of rosted-almonds and mineral notes and you have a very complex and satisfying 1er Cru Classé wine. Should develop nicely over the next decade.

Scores: 91 ST, 93 WS, 93 IW, Average = 92.33