Château Climens Barsac 2005

This First Growth Barsac producer is planted to 100% Semillon with old vines averaging 40+ years. The wine is aged for 18-24 months in barrels with 30-50% new oak and the wine is neither fined nor filtered to extract the deepest concentration and fullest complexity. Parker calls Climens, "one of ... more

Château Climens Barsac 2003

Robert Parker calls Climens, 'one of France's monumental sweet wines and a personal favorite. It combines great nobility with laser-like flavor precision. A tour de force in winemaking.' He considers it 'the most companionable with food, the most complex and the most compelling wine to drink in the Barsac/Sauternes region.' ... more

Château Doisy Vedrines Sauternes 2001

Medium gold-colored with a greenish nuance, this is a fruit bomb-styled Sauternes revealing aromas of smoky oak overlaying orange marmalade characteristics. Uncomplicated, sweet, rich, concentrated, obvious, and blatantly commercial, it will drink well for 10-12 years., "Lots of lemon curd and vanilla character, with hints of spices. Full-bodied, sweet and ... more

Château Doisy Daëne Sauternes L'Extravagant 1997

"This limited production cuvee (produced only in the greatest vintages) is spectacular. The 1997 (100% Semillon) contains 20% residual sugar, and a well-hidden 14.5% alcohol. The wine is mammoth in the mouth, with layers of unctuously-textured, honeyed tropical fruits, beautifully integrated toasty new oak, plenty of botrytis, and considerable sweetness. ... more

Château Doisy Daëne Barsac 1996

This 2nd Growth estate is planted to 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc with old vines averaging 40+ years. Parker calls it a : meticulously made wine that is certain to win a popularity contest." It is perfect for someone looking for a moderately sweet Sauternes or Barsac ... stylish ... more