Sauternes & Barsac
Indulge in the sublime world of Sauternes and Barsac wines, where time-honored traditions and exceptional craftsmanship unite to create liquid poetry in a glass. As a renowned wine company, we take immense pride in curating an exquisite selection of these captivating golden nectars, offering you an unforgettable journey through the terroir-rich vineyards of Bordeaux.
Our Sauternes and Barsac collection showcases the pinnacle of sweet wines, known for their luscious flavors, heavenly aromas, and unparalleled complexity. Each bottle tells a story of dedication, as our winemakers patiently wait for the perfect conditions to harvest the botrytis-affected grapes, the noble rot that adds an extraordinary depth to the final elixir.
Within this collection, you will discover an array of prestigious estates, each with their own distinctive expression of Sauternes and Barsac. From the legendary Château d'Yquem to the enchanting Château Climens, we have handpicked these jewels of the region to satisfy the discerning palates of connoisseurs and novices alike.
Immerse yourself in a symphony of flavors, where notes of honey, apricot, candied citrus, and exotic spices dance gracefully on your taste buds. The remarkable balance between sweetness and acidity makes these wines not only a delight to sip but also a perfect companion to a variety of gastronomic experiences. Whether you pair them with foie gras, blue cheese, or a decadent dessert, the harmony of flavors will elevate every culinary moment.
Sauternes & Barsac
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James Suckling (100)
A perfect Yquem again after the 2021, which is fresher and more refined than the 2022. The perception of sweetness is super-knit. Lots of botrytis, with turmeric, saffron, cream, roasted meringue, pine nuts, spices and dried mangoes. This is a powerful, seductive and lush wine. Ornamented and richer this year than 2021, but there is so much charm and harmony. Long and spicy, with a hint of petrol at the end. Wow. The second most concentrated Yquem after 1945, according to the winemaker. About 160 grams of residual sugar. So approachable now, but better in five or six years. It will live forever.HK$7,016 - HK$9,036
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James Suckling (100)
A perfect Yquem again after the 2021, which is fresher and more refined than the 2022. The perception of sweetness is super-knit. Lots of botrytis, with turmeric, saffron, cream, roasted meringue, pine nuts, spices and dried mangoes. This is a powerful, seductive and lush wine. Ornamented and richer this year than 2021, but there is so much charm and harmony. Long and spicy, with a hint of petrol at the end. Wow. The second most concentrated Yquem after 1945, according to the winemaker. About 160 grams of residual sugar. So approachable now, but better in five or six years. It will live forever.HK$7,016 - HK$9,036
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James Suckling (100)
A perfect Yquem again after the 2021, which is fresher and more refined than the 2022. The perception of sweetness is super-knit. Lots of botrytis, with turmeric, saffron, cream, roasted meringue, pine nuts, spices and dried mangoes. This is a powerful, seductive and lush wine. Ornamented and richer this year than 2021, but there is so much charm and harmony. Long and spicy, with a hint of petrol at the end. Wow. The second most concentrated Yquem after 1945, according to the winemaker. About 160 grams of residual sugar. So approachable now, but better in five or six years. It will live forever.HK$14,033 - HK$18,072
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James Suckling (98)
A massive Yquem, this has a dense palate that is almost chewy like a red. Full and very sweet, with notes of dried apricot, pineapple, and papaya on the palate. Long, with a vanilla-coconut tart finish. What a wine, voluptuous, sexy, and luscious. 147 grams of RS. Pull the cork after 2015.HK$8,760.00 -
(1x600cl) 2019Vinous - Neal Martin (98)
Owners LVMH took the decision to delay the release of the 2019 Yquem until spring 2022. It was tasted with winemaker Sandrine Garbay in London. After the summer drought when Sauternes received just 2.5mm of rain until 26 July, that day saw a 112mm deluge that replenished underground reserves and gave ripening the push it needed. Dry and warm conditions prevailed throughout September when there was no sign of botrytis infection. That was finally provoked by 38mm of rain between 21 and 25 of September, followed by warm clement weather. After minor picking of Sauvignon Blanc on 7 of October, the main harvest began in earnest on 10 October. Pickers worked over the following five days, including Sunday. Time was of the essence because, as forecasts predicted, the weather suddenly changed on 14 of October with 40mm or rain. After that, the picking teams skirted between showers between 17 and 22 of October, though by now the fruit had begun to deteriorate. Therefore, the key aspect of this Yquem is the extremely tight picking window. The final blend contains 138g/L residual sugar, which is slightly less than the previous vintage, with 5.5g/L total acidity and 14.4% alcohol. Tasting the 2019, I noticed that it has a slightly paler hue compared to recent vintages (though I never read too much into the colour of young Sauternes.) For certain, it has a highly-aromatic bouquet that is beguiling in purity, enticing aromas of honeysuckle and saffron, soon joined by camomile, white flowers and orange blossom. It has wonderful delineation and gains intensity with aeration. The palate is supremely well-balanced with fine bead of acidity. Very harmonious and armed with just the right amount of viscosity, this Yquem is surprisingly understated at first but gains presence, offering irresistible flavours of layers of honey, lemongrass, lemon thyme and orange pith. Yquem is so tempting in its youth, but I feel that this vintage will repay those with the nous to cellar for at least a decade.HK$19,115.00 -
(6x75cl) 2022The Delmond Blanc 2022 exemplifies superb craftsmanship from the esteemed Delmond Family Wines in Stellenbosch. Harvested from organically farmed vineyards nestled in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, the grapes are handpicked to ensure optimal ripeness. This elegant white wine undergoes meticulous fermentation in stainless steel vats, preserving its vibrant acidity and fresh fruit profile. Ageing occurs on fine lees, imparting subtle complexity and a refined texture. On the nose, Delmond Blanc 2022 presents layers of citrus, green apple, and delicate floral notes, while the palate is balanced with crisp minerality and a lingering finish. Ideal for pairing with seafood or light poultry dishes, this bottle reflects the dedication and passion of the producer, making it a distinguished addition to any fine wine collection.
HK$1,530.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2009Vinous - Neal Martin (95)
The last time I tasted the 2009 Doisy-Daëne, I felt it was in a dumb phase. This bottle suggests that it is no longer in that phase! It has a lovely bouquet with honey, white peach, nougat and light marzipan scents, growing in intensity with just a touch of lavender. Wonderful definition. The palate is very well defined with superb concentration, a surfeit of botrytis, tangy marmalade and quince notes with a touch of ginger enlivening the finish. What an outstanding Doisy-Daëne! Tasted at the vertical at Doisy-Daëne.HK$1,925.00 -
(1x75cl) 2014Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2014 Doisy-Daëne has a fragrant bouquet with dried honey, almond, peach skin and orange blossom aromas that gently unfold with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with a fine bead of acidity, fresh and poised with a captivating undercurrent of mineralité that surfaces towards the finish and counters the richness of this finely made Sauternes. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.HK$770.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The first bottle of 2016 Doisy-Daëne was corked. The second is clean and precise on the nose, offering honeycomb, lanolin, crushed rocks and light yellow flower aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is very well balanced, and a fine bead of acidity cuts through the intense botrytized fruit. Very harmonious and poised, with impressive intensity on the finish. This is a marvelous Sauternes. Excellent. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.HK$1,800.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2017Vinous - Antonio Galloni (97)
The 2017 Doisy-Daëne is so compelling. Rich and ample in the glass, the 2017 just blossoms with a bit of time. Candied apricot, exotic white flowers, mint, hazelnut and chamomile notes confer richness. The 2017 is deep, powerful and wonderfully resonant from start to finish. Moreover, it has very few peers in this vintage, one of them being the top-of-the line L'Extravagant.HK$1,980.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2019Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2019 Doisy-Daëne has a gorgeous bouquet of wild honey, quince, saffron and touch of shucked oyster shell, intense and utterly seductive. The palate is well balanced, taut and fresh, with a fine bead of such perfectly pitched acidity that you barely notice the botrytized finish. An outstanding wine from Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu.HK$1,930.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (96)
The 2019 Doisy-Daëne has a gorgeous bouquet of wild honey, quince, saffron and touch of shucked oyster shell, intense and utterly seductive. The palate is well balanced, taut and fresh, with a fine bead of such perfectly pitched acidity that you barely notice the botrytized finish. An outstanding wine from Jean-Jacques Dubourdieu.HK$3,195.00 -
(12x75cl) 2020Decanter (96)
Rich and powerful, this is a seductive Barsac that has a great balance of acidity and sweetness, nothing too over the top, full of lime zest and mandarin, with tongue-licking slate on the finish. Great stuff, extremely well balanced. A yield of 16hl/ha. 10 months in barrel for ageing followed by nine months in stainless steel.HK$3,335.00 -
Decanter (96)
Rich and powerful, this is a seductive Barsac that has a great balance of acidity and sweetness, nothing too over the top, full of lime zest and mandarin, with tongue-licking slate on the finish. Great stuff, extremely well balanced. A yield of 16hl/ha. 10 months in barrel for ageing followed by nine months in stainless steel.HK$2,015.00 -
(12x75cl) 2023Jeb Dunnuck (98)
All Semillon brought up in one-third new French oak, the 2023 Château Doisy Daëne has a stunning perfume of pure orange marmalade, honeyed white flowers, mint, and caramelized tangerines. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has a layered, flawlessly balanced mouthfeel, and a great finish. It's a riveting Sauternes from this estate that has so much to love, and I'd put it up with the crème de la crème of the vintage. It will keep for 30 years or more. Drink 2026-2056.HK$4,040.00 -
Vinous - Neal Martin (93)
Limpid gold in color, the 2001 Doisy-Védrines offers beeswax, honeysuckle and quince jelly on the nose; hints of gingerbread emerge with time. The oak comes through a bit here, which is odd after two decades. The palate is vibrant and tensile on the entry, delivering the weight one expects from this Barsac, allied with a fine bead of acidity that imparts tension. Tangy marmalade and quince notes appear toward the finish. This is a fine Doisy-Védrines that is à point.HK$4,710.00 -
Wine Spectator (92)
Quite lively, with a floral edge to the white peach, pineapple and heather notes. Good freshness and definition. Score range: 89-92 -JMHK$5,570.00 -
(12x75cl) 2022Jeb Dunnuck (96)
Exotic honeyed mint, caramelized pineapple, and orange marmalade all emerge from the 2022 Château Doisy-Védrines, another ripe, powerful Sauternes that has beautiful balance and length. Despite the richness and opulence of the year, it has a good spine of acidity and stays light on its feet.HK$3,390.00 -
(12x75cl) 2023
Wine Advocate (98)
One of my favorites of the vintage, the 2023 Doisy-Vedrines is superb, revealing a lively, complex and perfumed bouquet of pineapple, orange zest, spices, honey and ripe orchard fruits, accented by subtle minty nuances. Medium- to full-bodied, generous and enveloping, it remains vibrant and tensile, structured by refined gastronomic bitterness and concluding with a long, ethereal finish that is distinctly Barsac in character. Containing 150 grams per liter of residual sugar, the blend comprises 90% Sémillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc.HK$3,270.00 -
(12x75cl) 1990Discover the legacy of the exquisite Gilette 1990, a sultry French dessert wine for true connoisseurs. As a product of the famous Gilette winery situated in the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, this exceptional vintage is a testament to the masterful blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Crafted in a uniquely remote microclimate, Gilette 1990 modelled a classic, alluring taste profile by allowing the noble rot, an organically occurring fungi, to concentrate the sugars in the grapes. The result is an opulent, rich wine, revealing luscious peach, honey, and candied citrus notes, harmonised with a tantalising, endless finish.
With almost three decades of maturation, Gilette 1990 maintains impressively high scores in eminent wine publications, earning its status as a beloved icon within the fine wine industry. Together with its distinctive taste, the Gilette 1990 is famed for its scarcity, ensuring that each bottle signifies an unrepeatable experience of refined indulgence.
HK$20,965.00 -
Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (92)
Full yellow-gold. Musky aromas of exotic apricot liqueur, baking spices, toffee and smoke. Supersweet and unctuous, but with its glyceral texture cut by bright acids. The exotic apricot flavor is nicely complemented by coconut, vanilla and caramel. Finishes very long and juicy. Offers a very successful combination of thickness and firm acid edge.HK$5,215.00 -
(12x75cl) 2005Wine Spectator (95-100)
Thick and spicy, with loads of dried pineapple, lemon and honey character. Full-bodied, very sweet and long. This is layered and beautiful. Score range: 95-100HK$3,805.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Composed of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, the pale lemon-gold colored 2014 Guiraud opens with notes of honeyed apricots, lemon marmalade and beeswax followed by touches of musk perfume and lightly browned toast. The palate is wonderfully refreshing with plenty of zippy citrus fruit and a long perfumed finish.HK$4,065.00 -
Wine Advocate (93)
Composed of 65% Semillon and 35% Sauvignon Blanc, the pale lemon-gold colored 2014 Guiraud opens with notes of honeyed apricots, lemon marmalade and beeswax followed by touches of musk perfume and lightly browned toast. The palate is wonderfully refreshing with plenty of zippy citrus fruit and a long perfumed finish.HK$4,185.00 -
(12x37.5cl) 2015Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (95)
Exceptional lift and grip here, truffles, pineapple, pink grapefruit, luscious and exuberant but balanced, great moment to drink, serve chilled. A superb vintage at the estate, plenty to savour here.HK$5,745.00 -
(6x150cl) 2015Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (95)
Exceptional lift and grip here, truffles, pineapple, pink grapefruit, luscious and exuberant but balanced, great moment to drink, serve chilled. A superb vintage at the estate, plenty to savour here.HK$3,565.00 -
(6x75cl) 2015Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (95)
Exceptional lift and grip here, truffles, pineapple, pink grapefruit, luscious and exuberant but balanced, great moment to drink, serve chilled. A superb vintage at the estate, plenty to savour here.HK$2,595.00 -
(12x75cl) 2016Wine Advocate (95)
The 2016 Guiraud has a pale lemon color and opens with musk perfume, paraffin, cedar and spice box notes with a core of lemon tart, honey-drizzled white peaches and kumquat plus a waft of quince paste. The palate has beautiful vibrancy and loads of lively tropical and spicy layers, finishing very long.HK$3,565.00 -
Wine Advocate (95)
The 2016 Guiraud has a pale lemon color and opens with musk perfume, paraffin, cedar and spice box notes with a core of lemon tart, honey-drizzled white peaches and kumquat plus a waft of quince paste. The palate has beautiful vibrancy and loads of lively tropical and spicy layers, finishing very long.HK$4,185.00 -
(12x75cl) 2017Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)
The 2017 Guiraud is brimming with pineapple, passion fruit, spice and vanillin. Rich, structured and racy, it shows tremendous character as well as personality. Readers should expect a bold, extroverted Sauternes. I loved it.HK$4,620.00
