Sauternes Wines

Sauternes Wines

The Sauternes Wine

The white wines of Bordeaux are sometimes sadly looked over, as the region is primarily known for their almost absurdly powerful and delicious reds. However, if you like a refreshing, sweet treat on a late summer evening or you wish to complete your journey through Bordeaux’s finest wines, you should not skip a Sauternes bottle or two. Made from a carefully balanced mixture of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grape varietals, this wine boasts an almost supernatural sweetness. This sugary nature can be attributed to the presence of noble rot that can cause the grapes to visually resemble raisins in a way.

We would completely understand if a single taste of fine Sauternes brought visible tears of joy to your eyes, as the flavor is just that magnificent. As you swirl the liquid gold in your mouth, an orchestral performance echoes on, with a grounding double bass of honey and the sharpness and acidity of a passionate violin solo. Notes of peach, apricot and nut punctuate the experience, sending you sky-high with inspiration and pure, emotional bliss.

If you’re looking for a place to start exploring Sauternes, allow us to point the way. It is our raison d'être to point you towards the most awe-inspiring, glorious wines this region has to offer, and if you’ve ever doubted the untouchable prestige of Bordeaux, those doubts will be swiftly quaffed under a torrential avalanche of flavor and emotion. Let us open the door to a whole new world together.
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  1. 1988 dyquem Dessert White
    1988 d'Yquem
    99
    RP
    The 1988 is a backward-styled Yquem, built along the lines of the extraordinary 1975. With a honeyed, smoky, orange/coconut/pineapple-scented nose, this powerful wine possesses ful..." Learn More
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    As low as $299.00
  2. 1989 dyquem Dessert White
    1989 d'Yquem
    100
    DEC
    A remarkable, profound example of how top Sauternes wines age, with intense notes of marmalade on the nose. Although it seemed there were some hints of passerillage, Sandrine Garba..." Learn More
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    As low as $289.00
  3. 1990 dyquem Dessert White
    1990 d'Yquem
    99
    RP
    1990: An extraordinary effort, Yquem’s 1990 is a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine. This wine also possesses lots of elegance and finesse. The wine’s medium gold c..." Learn More
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    As low as $265.00
  4. 2003 doisy daene cuvee lextravagance Dessert White
    2003 Doisy Daene Cuvee L'Extravagance
    99
    RP
    No written review provided | 99 RPDoesn’t give much on the nose, with subtle lemon, honey, tangerine and apricot. Full-bodied and very sweet, with a long finish. Thick and co..." Learn More
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    As low as $235.00
  5. 2003 rieussec Dessert White
    2003 Rieussec
    96
    RP
    So rich and powerful with so much dried apricots and citrus aromas and flavors. Caramel and toffee. Full and very sweet. Amazing.James Suckling | 97 JSNo written review provided | ..." Learn More
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    As low as $65.99
  6. 2003 suduiraut sauternes Dessert White
    2003 Suduiraut Sauternes
    95
    RP
    A wonderful and fascinating wine with a tangy sweet and sour character. Full and very sweet, with a dried citrus character and an underlying orange marmalade note. Long and delicio..." Learn More
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    As low as $65.99
  7. 2009 guiraud Dessert White
    2009 Guiraud
    97
    VM
    The 2009 Guiraud is one of the gems of Sauternes this vintage, one of the finest offerings in recent years. It has a wonderful, beautifully delineated bouquet with expressive scent..." Learn More
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    As low as $31.99
  8. 2009 suduiraut sauternes Dessert White
    2009 Suduiraut Sauternes
    98
    RP
    Pale gold in color, the 2009 Suduiraut slowly, seductively unfurls to reveal provocative notions of dried pineapple, quince paste, chamomile tea and almond croissant with touches o..." Learn More
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    As low as $79.95
  9. 2010 rieussec Dessert White
    2010 Rieussec
    96
    VM
    The 2010 Rieussec is slightly more backwards on the nose. It is very focused with almond, saffron, orange pith and dried honey aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate ..." Learn More
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    As low as $37.99
  10. 2010 suduiraut sauternes Dessert White
    2010 Suduiraut Sauternes
    94-96
    RP
    Expressive fruity nose in this top Sauternes with ripe orange, apricot and pineapple. Candied orange peel, white peach and orange blossom. This Sauternes is elegant and with wonder..." Learn More
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    As low as $44.99
  11. 2011 chateau suduiraut Dessert Wine
    2011 Chateau Suduiraut
    96
    WS
    The dried-mango and pineapple character is so delicious in this wine. It’s full-bodied and medium-sweet, with a pretty density and a fruity finish. Wonderful balance to this supe..." Learn More
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    As low as $34.99
  12. 2015 rieussec Bordeaux White
    2015 Rieussec
    99
    JS
    OMG. This is amazing. This is the new 2001. Incredible purity of botrytis and ripeness. Full-on. So driven and precise. Full-bodied, very sweet and electrified. Pineapple jam and m..." Learn More
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    As low as $38.99
  13. 2016 dyquem Dessert White
    2016 d'Yquem
    99
    JD
    A very classic Yquem. Breathtakingly wide spectrum of floral honey, exotic fruit (passion fruit, mango and pineapple), caramel and marzipan aromas. But none of this is a jot too mu..." Learn More
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    As low as $225.00
  14. 2017 rieussec Bordeaux Red
    2017 Rieussec
    98
    JD
    Inspirational depth with botrytis spice, toffee, dried-apricot and sponge-cake character. Full-bodied, very sweet and lively with a long, endless finish. Lively acidity balances th..." Learn More
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    As low as $41.99
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