Sweet, Sticky and Endlessly Satisfying Whilst some would happily have a glass of desert wine every evening, for many it is only at Christmas that they indulge in a glass or two with pudding. Either way, sweet wines tend to be some of the best value wines around. The most recognised sweet wines are reliant on […]
Finding the perfect size bottle for the coming festivities Odd sized bottles tend to have their moment in the spotlight at this time of year. Of course, we’re big fans of them all year round but, the festive gatherings tend to call for something different. Whether that be a half bottle of Champagne as a
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Delivery Notes Please allow around a week for delivery of this wine.Overseas deliveries can take longer.For transfers under bond or to recover VAT on export, please contact us at [email protected]. Vintage Notes 2001 was an exceptional vintage in Sauternes 2001 was a good and relatively long-lived vintage in Bordeaux Other 2001 Sauternes 2001 Chateau de
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Additional Wine Notes Chateau Climens is next to Yquem in terms of complexity but it is difficult to compare the two. Barsac sweet wines are usually lighter in colour and weight with a brighter acidity that keeps them fresh. Climens is full and fat but never loses the acidity that keeps it fresh and balanced.
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Producer Notes Chateau de Malle hasn’t been the most consistent or high quality Sauternes over the last two decades but it does boast some of the best gardens in Bordeaux. Originally designed in the early 18thcentury by Alexandre Eutrope de Lur Saluces it is easy to see how heavily influenced he was by his time
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Vintage Notes 2009 was an excellent vintage in Sauternes 2009 was an excellent vintage in Bordeaux Other 2009 Sauternes 2009 Chateau d’Yquem (37.5cl): £295 Other vintages of Chateau Doisy Daene 2005: £56 Other wines from Chateau Doisy Daene 2001 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daene (37.5cl): £210 Product code: 1/60973
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Additional Wine Notes Chateau Climens is next to Yquem in terms of complexity but it is difficult to compare the two. Barsac sweet wines are usually lighter in colour and weight with a brighter acidity that keeps them fresh. Climens is full and fat but never loses the acidity that keeps it fresh and balanced.
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Vintage Notes 2009 was an excellent vintage in Sauternes 2009 was an excellent vintage in Bordeaux Other 2009 Sauternes 2009 Chateau d’Yquem (37.5cl): £295 Other vintages of Chateau Rieussec 2000 (in Half bottle): £44 2005: £56 2007: £50 Product code: 1/59273
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Vintage Notes 2001 was an exceptional vintage in Sauternes 2001 was a good and relatively long-lived vintage in Bordeaux Other 2001 Sauternes 2001 Chateau de Malle: £45 2001 L’Extravagant de Doisy-Daene (37.5cl): £210 2001 Chateau d’Yquem (37.5cl): £340 2001 Chateau d’Yquem: £640 Product code: 1/59254
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Tastes and fashions have changed considerably since the 19th century. Our penchant for sweet wines that were so revered 150 years ago has waned as has as our desire for the rich, heavy dishes that accompanied them. Gone are the days of foie gras and a glass of Yquem to start off your evening meal. When
