Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

1988:
'The 1988 is the best example I have tasted from this property. An intense, honeyed, pear, flower, and apricot fragrance is reminiscent of Muscat de Beaumes de Venise. In the mouth, there is exceptional richness, super focus because of fine acidity, a wonderful touch of toasty new oak, and an elegant, very positive, crisp finish. This is a beautifully made, authoritative tasting, and impeccably well-balanced Sauternes. Anticipated maturity: Now-2006' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 91/100 (Mar 1990)

'Beautifully crafted and creamy-textured, displaying lovely pineapple, honey, mineral and wet earth character that unfolds its complexity to a long, balanced finish. Tempting now. Best after 1996.' - Wine Spectator, 90/100 (Apr 1995)

1989:
'The 1988's flowery, peach and honey-scented nose and medium to full-bodied, complex, finesse style is more refreshing than the in-your-face, sweet, low acid 1990. It will not make old bones. Drink this commercially-styled Sauternes over the next decade.' - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (Jan 1998)