The best Sauternes vintages

Do you have a particular fondness for sweet, syrupy white wines? Wherever you are, connoisseurs agree that certain vintages of these sweet wines age remarkably well. Discover the best vintages of  Sauternes wines. 

 

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2009: an exceptional vintage

The 2009 vintage unquestionably ranks among the finest vintages of Bordeaux sweet white wines.
This year enjoyed a very favorable climate. This enabled us to produce wines of exquisite quality.
Not having a 2009 liquoreux in your cellar would be your "greatest sin" as a liquoreux enthusiast.

1990: Excellent vintage

Visit bottles of 1990 vintage wines are highly sought-after despite the very hot climate in the year of their production.
The quality and charm of the sweet wines from this lot make them a welcome addition to the finest tables.
These long-aging sweet wines leave a sensual impression on the palate, with their powerful aroma and extraordinary power.

2010, 2001 1989 and 1988: Great vintages

- Despite the vagaries of the weather, the 2010 vintage joins the list of top vintages with sweet wines worthy of praise from all wine lovers. The 2010 sweet wines will sensationalize your palate with their priceless purity and striking finesse. Every sweet wine enthusiast should discover the magical effect a 2010 vintage has on the palate.

- Despite an excessively mild winter followed by a very rainy period, oenologists unanimously consider that 2001 as an exceptional vintage for sweet wines. If you're looking for a wine with richness, complexity and balance, don't go far. Treat yourself to Sauternes 2001 a remarkably sublime wine.

– The 1989 vintage offers majestic sweet wines. Classified as exceptional thanks to record-breaking harvest yields, this vintage was the result of an extremely early harvest coupled with prodigiously favorable weather conditions. Endowed with considerable ageing potential and a fullness and richness that verge on perfection, the 1989 liquoreux wines reflect all the grandeur and depth of a great wine.

– The 1988 vintage is a great success for wine. Some consider it the vintage of the century. Long-lived, the wines of this year are powerful on the nose and inevitably seduce illustrious tasters with their finesse. Spending a fortune on a 1988 liquoreux will seem insignificant once you've tasted it.

2007, 1996, 1995 and 1976: Great vintages

– The 2007 vintage doesn't shy away from the Bordeaux spirit, giving you the opportunity to taste wines of sensational finesse and prestigious elegance. Consume a Sauternes or Barsac from 2007 and you're sure to enjoy an experience that every sweet wine enthusiast dreams of. If there are bottles of sweet wines that guarantee unprecedented richness, rare acidity and extraordinary aromatic potential, 2007 sweet whites are one of them.

- Both in quantity and quality, the year 1996 bears the hallmarks of a great vintage. Thanks to an early harvest, this year's sweet wines remain incomparably rich. Much more than enough to satisfy all lovers of good sweet wines.

– The 1995 vintage is quite exceptional, with extraordinarily rich, well-balanced wines.
Treat yourself to a bottle of wine from the 1995 vintage and take your passion for sweet wines to new heights.

- Despite difficult weather conditions, 1976 vintage occupies an interesting position among the best vintages. Reflecting great success, the 1976 sweet wines have characters worthy of royal wines. They are eminently rich, full-bodied and honeyed.

 

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2003, 2003, 1997 and 1979: Very good vintages

- Despite being a very early vintage and having been subjected to an infernal furnace, coupled with severe drought, 2003 will go down as a year of very high quality wines. It produced exceptional sweet white wines.
This is justified not only by the purity and aromatic complexity of the liquoreux 2003 but also for their breathtaking richness and elegance.

- Benefiting from the arrival of an Indian summer after some very difficult periods, the 2002 vintage is the product of a miraculous harvest. It produces rich wines with very pronounced aromatic characters.
Today, the sweet wines of 2002 easily find their place on the tables of connoisseurs in search of refinement.

– The 1997 vintage remains tender, fruity and well-balanced. Despite the vagaries of the weather, with a very mild winter, a very rainy spring and a relatively tropical August, this vintage offers successful sweet wines.
The 1997 vintage wines are incredibly rich, remarkably full-bodied and long-keeping. Enough to satisfy even the most demanding sweet wine connoisseurs.

- Obtained from an abundant harvest, the 1979 vintage offers very fruity, harmonious wines. This year's syrupy wines have incomparable balance and the qualities sought after by all great tasters.

1967: Good vintage

– The 1967 vintage ranks among the high quality vintages that offer the opportunity to enjoy light, deep and very elegant wines. In general, the sweet wines of 1967 remain an outstanding success. This year's Sauternes are all of legendary taste. Experience it for yourself and you're sure to remember it for a long time to come.

You're now well informed about the best vintages of Bordeaux sweet white wines over the last 50 years. All that remains is for you to make your choice, taking into account the smoothness, freshness, creaminess and elegance on the palate to which you aspire when drinking your favorite sweet white wine.