Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Delicious interpretation of Sauternes dessert, featuring botrytised Semillon (92%) and Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat blend with soupçon (unauthorised in Sauternes) Chardonnay; also somewhat sweeter than Bordeaux benchmark in current 2001 (123g/l sugar vs 90-100 g/l). Honey-coloured, fresh gushy apricot nose, well-absorbed oak (barrel-fermented/aged one year, 100% new French). Medium body, zippy acid. Should mellow, gain complexity over next 2-3 years.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2004, 4*