Château Gilette

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.433 ratings
9.511 pro ratings
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
Conrad Green

apricot, orange rind. Marmalade. Sweetness lovely and softened with a real freshness still. Lovely and balanced.

apricot, orange rind. Marmalade. Sweetness lovely and softened with a real freshness still. Lovely and balanced.

Jan 18th, 2023
Icy Liu

Typica Sauternes notes but finishes a tad bitter

Typica Sauternes notes but finishes a tad bitter

1 person found it helpfulNov 26th, 2015
Gunar Olsen

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all nail polish

1 person found it helpfulNov 25th, 2015
Blake Leja

Sommelier Prosecco Restaurant

9.2

Outstanding!

Outstanding!

1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2015
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.8

Legendary!

Legendary!

1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2014
Christopher McFall

Truly a special wine. One of my most intriguing dessert wine experiences to date

Truly a special wine. One of my most intriguing dessert wine experiences to date

1 person found it helpfulOct 31st, 2014
Wendy Narby

A spectacular example of how beautifully Sauternes wines age.

A spectacular example of how beautifully Sauternes wines age.

Apr 30th, 2017
Kevin Ortzman

Candied apricot

Candied apricot

Jul 29th, 2016
Alvaro Bustillos

Ludo nicho barush alegaza mau 6/14/23 @grandcru

Ludo nicho barush alegaza mau 6/14/23 @grandcru

Jun 19th, 2023
Martinez

A kind of Auslese, made with the most botrytized grapes. 90% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon and 2% Muscadelle, aged 18 years in concrete vats. Hints of brandy on the nose. Balanced sweetness. Surprisingly young and fresh at almost 40 years.

A kind of Auslese, made with the most botrytized grapes. 90% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon and 2% Muscadelle, aged 18 years in concrete vats. Hints of brandy on the nose. Balanced sweetness. Surprisingly young and fresh at almost 40 years.

Sep 18th, 2022