Château Raymond-Lafon
Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Yesterday’s Wednesday Wine Committee lunch. Normal format of 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind.
Birth year Sauternes. Classic profile. Honey roasted cashews and orange marmalade aromatics. Rich and sweet notes of apricot and peach on the palate. Powerful yet not overbearing. I called this mid ‘90s Rieussec.
Yesterday’s Wednesday Wine Committee lunch. Normal format of 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 4 reds and 1 dessert wine. All tasted blind.
Birth year Sauternes. Classic profile. Honey roasted cashews and orange marmalade aromatics. Rich and sweet notes of apricot and peach on the palate. Powerful yet not overbearing. I called this mid ‘90s Rieussec.
My goodness, this is so bananas!
My goodness, this is so bananas!
1 person found it helpfulOct 24th, 2014Developed and now drinking at its best since I last tried it. It has very good body and length and balance. Raisin, honey, sweet citrus and zesty notes on the nose with raisin, dried fruits (apricot, peach etc.), straw, syrup and marmalade on the palate. Very excellent.
Developed and now drinking at its best since I last tried it. It has very good body and length and balance. Raisin, honey, sweet citrus and zesty notes on the nose with raisin, dried fruits (apricot, peach etc.), straw, syrup and marmalade on the palate. Very excellent.
Sep 15th, 2019This was really great. Candied nuts coated in honey with floral aromas, still excellent acidity and balance.
This was really great. Candied nuts coated in honey with floral aromas, still excellent acidity and balance.
May 23rd, 2019Birthday wine! 1988. Luscious and delicious
Birthday wine! 1988. Luscious and delicious
Jun 1st, 2016120 second finish. Tasted blind. Thought it was a mid-90's Dyquem. So very good
120 second finish. Tasted blind. Thought it was a mid-90's Dyquem. So very good
Apr 22nd, 2015Great vintage, great value (Raymond Lafon in general is underrated methinks), drinking perfectly now. Run don't walk!
Great vintage, great value (Raymond Lafon in general is underrated methinks), drinking perfectly now. Run don't walk!
Aug 31st, 2014