Château de Rolland

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.017 ratings
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Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
Top Notes For
Stas Medvedev

Bright golden yellow color. Intense nose with dried apricots and grapes, flowers, honey, quince, bit of perfume. On the palate well balanced with medium weight, good length, elegant sweetness. Grapes of Sémillon 80%, Sauvignon 15% and muscadelle 5%. Estate is one of the oldest properties of Barsac – from the 15th century. Since 1971 belongs to Guignard family. 20 ha of vineyards are close to Garonne river and create an exceptional micro-climate for development of Botrytis. Producer is free to choose between Sauternes AOP or Barsac AOP for their sweet wines. Rating 4,0/5

Bright golden yellow color. Intense nose with dried apricots and grapes, flowers, honey, quince, bit of perfume. On the palate well balanced with medium weight, good length, elegant sweetness. Grapes of Sémillon 80%, Sauvignon 15% and muscadelle 5%. Estate is one of the oldest properties of Barsac – from the 15th century. Since 1971 belongs to Guignard family. 20 ha of vineyards are close to Garonne river and create an exceptional micro-climate for development of Botrytis. Producer is free to choose between Sauternes AOP or Barsac AOP for their sweet wines. Rating 4,0/5

1 person found it helpfulDec 18th, 2016
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.8

Nose was very promising, but on the palate this was slightly bitter and a bit thin. From 375 ml.

Nose was very promising, but on the palate this was slightly bitter and a bit thin. From 375 ml.

Aug 29th, 2015
Dennis P

Butterscotch smel. Looks like bourbon. Tastes like apple juice. Smooth lingering finish.

Butterscotch smel. Looks like bourbon. Tastes like apple juice. Smooth lingering finish.

Mar 28th, 2019
Misty

Very sweet.
Great with blue cheese

Very sweet.
Great with blue cheese

Dec 7th, 2016
laszlo czegledi

nice alcohol. Good Barsac.

nice alcohol. Good Barsac.

Jan 19th, 2016
Marco Meuwis

We had the 2010, a typical Sauternes with nice flavor.

We had the 2010, a typical Sauternes with nice flavor.

Jul 31st, 2015
Riddley Walker

2008 vintage
В аромате мед, прополис, курага, белая черешня, сладкий ананас, сено. Во вкусе эти тона продолжаются, но чуть более плоско. Немного не хватает кислотности и объема.

2008 vintage
В аромате мед, прополис, курага, белая черешня, сладкий ананас, сено. Во вкусе эти тона продолжаются, но чуть более плоско. Немного не хватает кислотности и объема.

Jul 8th, 2015
Mary Mary

Awesome

Awesome

Oct 7th, 2013
Jimmy Angelidis

Freshness, delicacy.... honey, dried apricots and hints of grilled almonds

Freshness, delicacy.... honey, dried apricots and hints of grilled almonds

Sep 12th, 2019
Ben Krautheim

Ben had this 3 years ago

Ben had this 3 years ago

Apr 1st, 2021