Conrad Green

9.2

Burnt sugar and a rounded, fleshy palate. Dried fruit and tea notes. Some acidity still — 20 days ago

with BOT, Matt and 1 other

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Château Cantegril – Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle / 2019
AOC Barsac – Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A Grand Vin de Sauternes crafted by the Dubourdieu family in Barsac, this 2019 vintage blends the region’s classics: Sémillon dominant, Sauvignon Blanc, and a touch of Muscadelle. Botrytis cinerea (noble rot) weaves its magic here, concentrating sugars and intensifying aromas.

Aromas & Flavors
Lush notes of apricot, candied orange peel, and pineapple rise from the glass, layered with honey, acacia blossom, and a hint of saffron. The sweetness is deeply expressive but never cloying.

Mouthfeel
Silky and opulent, yet balanced by Barsac’s hallmark freshness and mineral tension. A luscious golden core with excellent length, pure heaven in a glass.

Food Pairings
Perfect with Roquefort, foie gras, or blue cheeses, but equally divine alongside fruit tarts, crème brûlée, or spicy Asian cuisine. For a daring contrast, try with fried chicken.

Verdict
2019 Château Cantegril is heaven on earth, an elegant and classic Barsac that shows the Dubourdieu family’s mastery. A wine that proves Sauternes and Barsac remain unmatched when it comes to liquid gold.

Did You Know?
Barsac AOC wines can legally be labeled either “Barsac” or “Sauternes.” Château Cantegril is often described as one of the “entry gates” to the Dubourdieu family’s sweet wine heritage, offering top quality at a more approachable level than their Château Doisy-Daëne.

🍷 Personal Pick Highlight: This is one of those wines that makes you stop mid-sip and smile, it’s just that magical. — 7 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 2018 | cuvée Les dames de Bonneau | made from Semillon only, 30 months barrel aging new wood. Introverted smell, almonds, apricot, coconut macroon, very concentrated and awesome balance. Good acidity to balance the sweet. Wine of Bourgogne star Jean Marie Guffens is the owner/maker. — a year ago

Amanda Drazka

9.6

This beautiful Sauternes offers a sweet nose of dried apricot with a full body on the palate. It has notes of tangerine, honey and spice with a velvety, long finish. — 21 days ago

Zach D

9.4

Pours a golden yellow with high viscosity; extremely flinty nose, somewhat reductive initially, but blows off after some time in the glass. Ripe, yellow orchard fruits, bruised apple, yellow flowers, a healthy dose of French oak which is masterfully done IMO. Has a nice, mineral laden finish. Very long. Texture is so silky. A decent amount of power but balanced with acidity. — 3 months ago

Ed Chin

9.2

A rarity. Tons of apricot made from 100% semillion. — a year ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2010 vintage. Technically a Barsac, but sold as Sauternes ( Barsac being the only Sauternes commune allowed to do so). Much deeper, more evolved colour compared to the 2010 Guiraud (in half bottle!) tasted alongside. Intense perfume with wild apricot, roasted pineapple, and caramelised nuts. Richer than the Guiraud, this is a very impressive effort that is definitely of Cru Classé quality. Superb value too. — 2 years ago

Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

This is unctuous, rich, opulent, but has great acidity and is very light on its feet. A fantastic Barsac. Really great and contrarily to conventional wisdom, great as an aperitif. — a month ago

with Jose, veronique and 6 others

Patrice Conxicoeur

9.4

Alive and kicking! And beautiful at that. The balance you want and come to expect in a top notch Sauternes between sugar, alcohol, fruits.
— 8 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

1997 vintage. Another beautiful wine from this excellent Barsac producer. — a year ago