Sweeter Wine (all sizes)
After dinner, with the dessert, with cheese, majestically on its own; as the crowning glory after a flight of great wines, or as a stand alone treat; served to honoured guests, or poured forth for a maiden aunt with a sweet tooth; there's nothing like a really good bottle of dessert wine.
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2016 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Left Bank Bordeaux France 13.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle.
The 2018 Rieussec has plenty of botrytis on the nose, along with scents of honey, white peach, saffron, lanolin and walnut that gain intensity with aeration. The very well balanced palate presents a viscous opening and a...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2007 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Left Bank Bordeaux France 12.5%
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon.
The 2007 Rieussec is a blend of 87% Semillon, 4.5% Muscadelle and 8.5% Sauvignon Blanc picked between 13 September and 31 October. It has an almost Barsac-like bouquet with barley sugar joining the ginger and honeyed not...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2005 CHÂTEAU CLIMENS 1er Cru Classé Barsac
Bordeaux France 13.5%
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle.
The 2005 Climens is consistent with previous bottles. The nose is quite deep with barley sugar, fig jam, apricot and orange blossom scents. The palate is well balanced and very pure with a fresh and effervescent entry, a...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
1988 CHÂTEAU YQUEM 1er Cru Classé Sauternes
Bordeaux France 13.5%
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle.
13.5%, 123 g/l RS, TA 3.8. Very classic vintage. Warm year with a very wet spring. Good weather lasted to the end of the harvest, 15 Oct started – very late – and then it was a dream vintage with no rain for 4 weeks....(read more)
Jancis Robinson OBE MW
2020 LES CARMES DE RIEUSSEC Sauternes Château Rieussec
Left Bank Bordeaux France 13.5% White
Sémillon, Sauvignon. Half-bottles
A classic and when you consider the risks associated with making this style of wine, an absolute bargain. Botrytis affected Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes deliver a wine with aromas of citrus, creme brulee, honey an...(read more)
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2021 CHÂTEAU TIRECUL LA GRAVIÈRE Monbazillac
South West France 12%
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Muscadelle. Vegetarian, Vegan, Certified Organic Half-litres
This wine is boldly textured, with concentrated sweet marmalade and deep saffron and honeyed notes. Undoubtably creamy and rich, yet undercut by a crisp citrus acidity.
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2022 COTEAUX DU LAYON BEAULIEU Les Rouannières Château de Pierre Bise
Loire France 14%
Chenin Blanc. Certified Organic Half-litres
Les Rouannières is an area of Beaulieu-sur-Layon in the heart of Anjou. Rouannières is renowned for crumbling rocky outcrops, it is an arid and wild part of the region with a unique microclimate enhanced by...(read more)
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2021 PASSITO Albana di Romagna Bissoni
Emilia Romagna Italy 13% White
Albana. Certified Organic Half-litres
Honey, orange zest, apricot skin aromas exude from the glass. The palate is rich yet balanced, with fleshy stone fruit, grip, concentration, weight and depth. A beautifully balanced, creamy, fruit filled delight, superb.
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2022 QUARTS DE CHAUME Château de Pierre Bise
Loire France 11%
Chenin Blanc. Certified Organic Half-litres
The concentration seen in the Coteaux du Layon harvest in this vintage is carried through to René Papin’s Quarts de Chaume, which begins with layers of richly dried and toasted orchard fruits on the nose. While im...(read more)
Chris Kissack, www.thewinedoctor.com
2018 VIN SANTO DI MONTEPULCIANO Cantine Dei
Montepulciano Tuscany Italy 16.5%
Malvasia. Vegetarian Half-bottles
Orange blossom, creme brûlée, honey and dried apricots, a touch of zest. Intensely flavoured, creamy, apricots, figs, mocha, creme brûlée and honey.
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2016 TOKAJI ASZÚ 6 Puttonyos Disznókő
Tokaji Hungary 12.5%
Hárslevelú, Muscat de Lunel, Furmint. Half-litres
Well-spiced and minerally on the nose, showing hints of petrol and slate, with a brilliant backbone of acidity creating a mouthwatering frame for the silky flavors of apricot pâte de fruit, clover honey, passion fr...(read more)
Alison Napjus, The Wine SpectatorORDER
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