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Chateau Hallet, Sauternes, 2005
If you've never tried a Sauternes before, you really should. There's just nothing quite like it. Yes, this is a desert wine. No, it's nothing like that syrup that you may have tried in the past. Sauternes are elegant, mysterious, and just yummy. The ... |
Apr 27, 2009 |
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Chateau Laufaurie-Peyraguey, Sauternes (Premier Cru), 2003
It tastes of apricot, honey, caramel and earth. Just a hint of honey, not strong. This wine is REALLY good with chocolate cake. Have some more chocolate cake and take a sip. Yum... We thought it would be too sweet for chocolate cake, but noooo. Now ... |
Jun 15, 2008 |
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Chateau Loupiac Gaudiet, Loupiac, 2003
Smell: Not super fragrant--like the inside of a grape. Taste: Intense flavors of apricot, pear and honey. Very sweet, but not sickly sweet. It has this golden raisin and hot mediterranean sun feel to it. A North African, Moroccan taste--like lamb ... |
Sep 14, 2007 |
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Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes, 2000
Smell: Grape and peach with hints of apricot. Taste: Quintessential goodness (and this was THE year: 2000). Peach and apricot. Like the inside of a yummy sweet grape. Had an Oregon late harvest Savignon Blanc the same night, and it tasted like syrup ... |
Dec 29, 2006 |