Château Raymond-Lafon Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2006 (375ml)

Shay A

January Wednesday Wine Committees are always a great as the red wines are required to be 11yrs old, making all of the reds 2008 vintage. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine were served today, all blind. Another wine that was hard not to get...quintessential Sauternes. Honey comb, honeyed nectarine and peaches, orange blossom. The acidity from this producer (being fairly low), in my experience, lends me to think these are best enjoyed on the younger side (15yrs) as opposed to others than can go 20+.

Alder Yarrow

Wine Blogger Vinography

Apricots, peaches, and beeswax.

Nathan Adams

Consulting Wine/Beverage Director, Snake River Brewing, Persephone, King Sudachi

Stilton, sounds of the ocean, warm fire. Classy wine.

Gregory Fulchiero

White pepper and apricots

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

Nectar.not crazy complex but delicious.

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

Weighty and powerful style of Sauternes. Slightly imbalanced. Loads of apricot, orange rind and dried mushroom--

Gregory Fulchiero

Strong almond and honeysuckle

Ming Liang

Aromas of honey, orange peel, honeysuckle, chrysanthemum, and hint of white flowers. Acidity and sweetness are in harmony, with slight minty note that gives the lush and creamy palate a refreshing feel. This unclassified chateau situates right next to d’Yquem to the north, and is owned by the former M.D. of d’Yquem. Wine spends 3 years in 100% new French oak barrels. Great great value. Mind boggling that this can sell for less than $30.00.

Matthew Davis

Really nice honey, depth of flavor, sweet but not too sweet. Honeysuckle flowers, other herbal notes.

Patrick Hu

Deep gold en route to amber. Beach ball on the nose. A bit ponderous.