Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2005

2005 was marked by drought. Only 127 mm of rain fell during the winter, and following a month of April with some more rain (129 mm), the dry weather began again at the end of May. The summer was first very hot in June and July, then cooler in August ... more

Kracher #7 Nouvelle Vague Grande Cuvée TBA 2005

A blend of Chardonnay and Welschriesling. Fermented in new barriques and aged 22 months. Alcohol: 10%. Residual Sugar: 241.8 g/l. Acidity: 8.3 g/l. more

Kracher #8 Zwischen den Seen Welschriesling TBA 2005

100% Welschriesling. Fermented then aged 22 months in stainless steel vats. Alcohol: 8%. Residual Sugar: 274.0 g/l. Acidity: 7.6 g/l. more

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2003

Inky purple black with narrow magenta rim. Classic Taylor nose, with exotic scents of violet and gumcistus set against an impenetrable background of intense dark berry fruit. Stylish and racy palate, displaying a tight fabric of sinewy tannins and packed with concentrated grapey flavours which intensify through the seemingly endless ... more

Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2003

Quinta do Noval is perhaps best known for its majestic Nacional Vintage Port – the rarest and most sought after Port in the world. more

Kracher #9 Zwischen den Seen Scheurebe 2005

100% Scheurebe. Fermented then aged 22 months in stainless steel vats. Alcohol: 7.5%. Residual Sugar: 308.8 g/l. Acidity: 10.2 g/l. more

Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2003

A powerful, rich and concentrated vintage. The nose is intensely fruity with lots of spice and the palate combines elegance and richness. A good sugar/spice balance suggests that it is suitable for long-ageing. Before bottling, it retains its exceptional power with notes of vanilla and an amazingly long finish. more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1998

Beautiful slightly golden yellow colour. The young wine is still somewhat shy on the nose. However, after swirling in the glass, and better still after several minutes' aeration, it reveals lovely citrus, raisin, and floral (linden blossom) overtones. These impressions are just coming to the fore, but are sure to ... more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2001

Beautiful brilliant golden colour. Concentrated bouquet of ripe fruit (mirabelle plum, apricot, and mango) and dried fruit (fig, raisin, and quince), followed by hints of white fruit(pear and vine peach) and spicy nuances (saffron, curry, toasty aromas, fresh mint, and eucalptus). This vintage's bouquet has a rare subtlety that can ... more

Château Doisy Daëne Sauternes L'Extravagant 2001

The power and fabulous richness of this wine is indescribable. Furthermore, the redeemed alcohol content of l'Extravagant de Doisy-Daene is higher, (13 to 14.5%) than most wines made with extremely sweet musts produced anywhere in the world. This gives it a remarkable balance and absolutely unique character. more

Domaine de la Bergerie Coteaux du Layon Quarts de Chaume 1997

Very beautiful old gold colour, legs are rich and thick. Strong splendid nose, reminiscent to over ripeness of mainly candied fruits (apricots, pineapples, citrus fruit). A lot of complexities. The mouth is of the same amplitude: combining delicacy, complexity, sweetness, and freshness. more

Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume 2004

Quarts de Chaume is probably the most famous ‘Cru’ of the Loire Valley. There are around 45 hectares of vines in production of Quarts de Chaume, 6 of which are the Domaine des Baumard. Food Pairing: Aperitif with foie gras or rillettes canapés. Melon, Foie gras, chicken liver. For the ... more