R de Rieussec Bordeaux Blanc 2019
13% abv, Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite, Fargues, imported by Misa Imports Inc., Dallas, TX. Cork closure: composite. Biodynamic calendar: leaf day. Winemaking notes: 59% Sauvignon Blanc & 41% Sémillon from the estate’s vineyards in Sauternes. Dry wines are not permitted under the Sauternes AOC so this wine is declassified under the regional Bordeaux appellation. […]
Château d’Arche Sauternes Grand Cru 2eme Classé 2009
14% abv, Sauternes, Gironde, imported by Votto Vines Inc., Hamden, CT. Winemaking notes: 90% Sémillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc, from 70 hectares of vines that average 45 years-old and are farmed HVE. The grapes are hand harvested through three passes, and yield a tiny 20 hl/ha. The wine ferments in stainless steel tanks and then […]
Château Raymond-Lafon Sauternes 2002
13.5% abv, Famille Meslier, imported by Bordeaux Wine Locators, Inc., Tumwater, WA. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day. Winemaking notes: 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc, vines are on average 35 years old, aged in 100% new French oak barrels for three years. Tasting note: the Sauternes is deep gold in color with a […]
Le G de Château Giraud Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2019
14% abv, Sauternes, Gironde, imported by MISA Imports, Dallas, TX. Cork closure: natural. Biodynamic calendar: root day. The dry wine (Bordeaux Blanc Sec) from the famous producer fo lusciously-sweet Sauternes wines is a newcomer on the scene, launched in 2010 and produced in select vintages from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. The historic chateau […]