Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2024 / 375ml | ≈ $18.09Original CHF 14.95 | arvi.ch ↗ |
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 58% Sémillon, 25% Sauvignon, 17% Muscadelle
Classification AOC Sauternes
Region Sauternes
Soil Gravel on sandy-clay soil
Fermentation Vessels New barrels, with each plot fermented separately
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Grapes were pressed immediately on arrival, plot by plot. After settling, the musts fermented separately in new barrels. Following fermentation, the wines remained on their lees with regular stirring until mid-December; after resting, they were racked and blended, then returned to barrels for about 12 months of ageing.
Tasting Notes Powerful and expressive; candied apricot, rose and other floral notes; fine, pronounced candied character; delicate, fresh finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.6%
pH 3.57
Total Acidity 3.6 g/L
Grape Varieties 61% Sémillon, 39% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Sauternes
Region Sauternes
Soil Gravel on sandy-clay soil
Fermentation Vessels New barrels, with each plot fermented separately
Closure Cork
Production Details Grapes were pressed immediately on arrival and each plot was pressed and fermented separately. After settling, musts fermented in new barrels. The wines remained on the lees with regular stirring until mid-December, then rested, were racked and blended, and returned to barrels for about 12 months of ageing.
Tasting Notes Minerality, hot stone, dry grass after a storm, fresh apricot, white flowers and lemon; fresh, discreetly candied and chiselled, with well-integrated wood
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 125 g/L
Total Acidity 3.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 185 kcal / glass
150ml glass185 kcal
750ml bottle925 kcal
Grape Varieties 87% Sémillon, 7% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Muscadelle
Classification AOC Sauternes
Region Sauternes
Production Details Aged for 18 months in barrels.
Tasting Notes Generous; jammy white fruit and bitter orange; delicate attack, fresh pineapple, full-bodied, powerful and concentrated, with integrated wood and a long finish
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2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 113 g/L
Total Acidity 3.95 g/L
Calories (estimated) 180 kcal / glass
150ml glass180 kcal
750ml bottle900 kcal
Grape Varieties 87% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Muscadelle
Classification AOC Sauternes
Region Sauternes
Vineyard Yield 8.65 hL/ha
Harvest Dates Selective picking continued through the end of October
Botrytis Affected Yes
Production Details Selective picking continued through the end of October with excellent botrytisation. The wine was aged for 18 months in barrels.
Tasting Notes Fresh and exotic with initial Sauvignon aromas; clean, direct and silky, with lightly spicy honey notes and a lively finish
Food Pairing Aperitif
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Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2024 / 375ml | ≈ $18.09Original CHF 14.95 | arvi.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $32.24Original CHF 26.65 | arvi.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2019 / 750ml | ≈ $34.00Original CHF 28.10 | arvi.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 1500ml | ≈ $56.26Original CHF 46.50 | arvi.ch ↗ |
| Shop price | 2018 / 750ml | ≈ $25.53Original CHF 21.10 | arvi.ch ↗ |
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Producer Information
Address
34 Route de Villandraut, 33210 Fargues, France
Phone
+33 (0) 5 57 98 14 14
Owner
Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite)
Cellarmaster
Bertrand Roux