Château de Fieuzal Pessac Leognan Blanc 2005

The whites are very fat and concentrated with some particularity elegant aromas: citrus, white peach and apricot when still young; Then, as they age, they acquire more complexity and finesse: honey, toasted and white flowers notes. After 4 or 5 years their whole finesse starts showing. But plenitude is reached ... more

Château Malartic-Lagraviere Pessac Leognan Blanc 2005

Pale yellow color tinged with green. Fine, complex and elegant on the nose, remaining lively and powerful with beautiful aromas of citrus and white fruit. Great purity overall. Wonderful elegant fruit and mineral body. Lively, very complex, fleshy and sappy. Excellent length, full of aromas, perfect balance on the finish. ... more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1997

Outstanding, bright, golden colour. The bouquet is still fairly closed-in, but its future complexity is evident. Reminiscent of honey, mandarin orange, and gingerbread at present. Also fairly closed on the palate, but undoubtedly has excellent ageing potential here as well. Enormous complexity. Perfect blend of softness and freshness. The long ... more

Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2003

The wines of Chateau Suduiraut are elegant, sweet and full-bodied with a remarkable life-expectancy. They are a beautiful gold color with amber tints when aged. They have harmony, power, and finesse; it is often said that a great Suduiraut is the essence of Sauternes. more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2004

Wine Spectator Barrel Tasting 95-100 Pts. "Wonderful aromas of pineapple, apple and lemon, with loads of botrytis. Full-bodied, but very refined, superfresh and racy. Goes on and on. Fabulous. Incredible purity and brightness. Like a perfectly cut diamond. Pierre Lurton, the manager of Yquem as well as Cheval-Blanc, really wanted ... more

Château Filhot Sauternes 2005

The wines of Sauternes are gilded, sweet, but also firm and delicate. Their "rot" bouquet develops very will with aging, becoming rich and complex, with crystallized orange and hazelnut, honey notes. The "rot," is the specific character given by the noble rot to the Sauternes wines, which results in a ... more

Shannon Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2006

This wine has a pleasing complexity of aromas with smoky mineral notes and hints of jasmine, orange blossom and fennel. The mouth feel is nicely balanced with refreshingly clean flavors similar to the aromas and added nuances of citrus, lilac and apricot.  more

Pedroncelli East Side Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2008

This wine is crisp, and offers a full-flavored mouthfeel. Honeydew melon, citrus and pineapple flavors linger on the palate with balanced acidity to add a refreshing quality. more

Château Carbonnieux Pessac Leognan Blanc 2007

Robert Parker 90-92. No tasting note given. more

Casa Lapostolle Sauvignon Blanc 2008

A Wine Spectator "Best Value". more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 1996

Beautiful golden yellow colour. The nose is concentrated and incomparably pure. It has classic fruit aromas (apricot, fig, and quince) as well as a marked citrus quality (grapefruit). The bouquet is also quite floral, which is very typical of Yquem. There are hints of oak (vanilla and a certain toastiness) ... more

Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2003

No tasting note was given., Subtle and racy, with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, with great length and flavor. Electrified yet refined, with medium sweetness and a wonderful finish. I love the class of this, and the length. Has afterburners. Best after 2010. more