Community Tasting Notes 15

• Cochon74 wrote:

  November 18, 2020 - Drinking quite well! Beautiful, old Sauternes... what it lacks in refinement or elegance, it more than makes up for in sheer enjoyment. Bold, ripe flavors of apricot, flowers and honeyed wood spice match up with a jolt of acidity which keeps the intensity of this wine from becoming overly decadent. I felt there was perhaps just a little alcoholic heat on the end, but this too seemed to have its place in the broader experience.
  
  Overall, I suppose one could call this a little “brutish” or “coarse” for a Sauternes of this age, but honestly, the charm of this wine (while rough around the edges) went a long way. I’d happily drink this again.

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• Duncan H wrote: 90 points

  February 4, 2019 - Deep amber in colour - much darker than I anticipated.
  
  Simply gorgeous - not fine, but luscious, and none the worse for that.

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• Henman wrote: 91 points

  August 25, 2018 - Vibrant apricot on the nose. Medium to full bodied, sweet, showing vibrant apricot with some heat on the finish. Good balancing acidity. In a great spot. Simply delicious.

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• tzelmer wrote: 91 points

  July 15, 2018 - Apricot, orange peel, almond. This is fresh and straightforward Sauternes. Good balance and not too sweet or thick. This is a fine food wine. Let me get on my soapbox and mention that Sauternes is not a “dessert” wine. It should be drunk with food, cheeses, or even a full meal paired with white meats, something with ham. Chicken cordon Bleu, fois gras of course. Please try some Sauternes paired with a fine dish. If you haven’t, you are missing the point of what the wine is intended to be.

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• Burgundy Al wrote:

  October 29, 2017 - Chave Hermitage & Brisket (Chez Kailin - Northbrook IL): Small glass, brief. Enjoyable apricot and honeycomb with moderate power. Almost age appropriate, but perhaps slightly older than I'd expect.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1999
• Type White - Sweet/Dessert
• Producer Château Doisy-Védrines
• Varietal Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Sauternais
• Appellation Sauternes
• UPC Code 000004531463

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• In Cellars 251 (57%)
• Consumed 187 (43%)

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