TASTING NOTES
Nose: Fresh and dried apricot, peach pastry, crème brûlée, candied orange, kumquat, yuzu, white pepper, fresh ginger, lime cordial
Palate: Grilled orange, dried apricot, marmalade, honey-slathered tropical fruits, vanilla
Character: Rich, unctuous, powerful, intense
Finish: Exceptionally long, driving, pithy
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Blend: 75% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 14.5%
Residual Sugar: 148 g/L
Size: 375ml
Cases: 4,166
VINTAGE NOTES
- No frost damage
- Warm growing season
- September rain triggered noble rot
- Harvest: September 26 - October 13
- Strict selection: 45% of crop used
RATINGS
- 99 Points - James Suckling
- 97-99 Points - Wine Advocate
- 97 Points - Vinous
- 96 Points - Decanter
- 96 Points - Wine Spectator
FOOD PAIRING
Perfect with:
- Foie gras
- Fruit tarts
- Crème brûlée
- Roasted pineapple
- Thai dishes
- Shellfish
PRODUCER
Estate: Premier Cru Supérieur (1855 Classification)
Heritage: Established 1593
Practices: Sustainable, Demeter certification
*A legendary vintage from Bordeaux's most celebrated sweet wine producer, balancing exceptional richness with vibrant acidity and remarkable purity.*
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