Barsac
14 items in Barsac
1921 Caillou Grande Reserve (750ml) |
$595.00
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| Michael Broadbent | |||||
| Vintage Assessment; Undoubtably the greatest vintage of the 20th century..Following the hottest summer since 1893, grapes were harvested with a tremendously high sugar content which, after fermentation, resulted in high levels of alcohol and residual sugar. | |||||
1934 Caillou Creme De Tete (750ml) |
$495.00
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| 4**** Vintage. Next to 1937 the best of the 1930's. | |||||
1937 Caillou Creme De Tete (750ml) |
$650.00
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1947 Caillou Creme De Tete (750ml) |
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| Michael Broadbent | |||||
| 5***** A great ripe classic Sauterne vintage. One of the best ever. | |||||
| FineWine International | |||||
| It is very honeyed with a lovely deep gold color and aromas of sweet caramel and molasses. The finish is quite long. A beautiful wine over all. | |||||
1949 Climens (750ml) |
$795.00
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| Michael Broadbent 5 * | |||||
| One of the best vintages of this consistently good Chateau. Creamy and superbly balanced. | |||||
| David Peppercorn | |||||
| One of the two great wines of Barsac, this is always among the finest wines of Sauternes, and one of the few that can rival Yquem for the perfection of its flavour and breed, if not for its power..It is interesting to not that almost the entire vineyard is planted with Semillon, which is said to suit the chalky soil..These are very long lived wine, combining freshness, elegance and breed without the weight of the very best Sauternes, as distinct from Barsac, but with a lusciousness which slowly opens up with age. The balance, which is one of the greatest charms of the wines, means that it keeps its colour and hardly ever goes dark, so maderization is a stranger here. | |||||
1967 Caillou (750ml) |
$275.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| A tremendous vintage in Barsac and Sauternes. | |||||
1983 Climens (750ml) |
$150.00
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| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| It exhibits the classic honeyed pineapple and spicy oakiness that makes Climens so profound. In the mouth, this wine is opulent and extremely rich, with gobs of glycerin yet enough acidity to give it plenty of definition and crispness. It is a beautifully made, stunning Barsac?" | |||||
1986 Climens (750ml) |
$185.00
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| Robert Parker 96 | |||||
| A totally compelling Climens and every bit as good as the 1988. It is probably the best Climens made since their spectacular 1971. Still light gold in color, it has an expansive bouquet of new oak, oranges, pineapples, and other tropical fruits. In the mouth, there is great richness that seems all the more impressive because of the wine's remarkable clarity and definition. There is as much botrytis in the 1986 as in the 1988. Despite the intensity and extract levels, this sweet wine comes across as crisp and relatively light. The 1986 is a stunning example of Climens at its very best. | |||||
1998 Climens (750ml) |
$75.00
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| Robert Parker 91-95 | |||||
| FineWine International | |||||
| An elegant, classic Climens. Lemony fruit aromas and excellent length in the finish. | |||||
2000 Climens (750ml) |
$75.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| The proprietors are extremely happy with what they were able to produce in 2000. Even though this vintage has a poor reputation, producers who only included the early-picked grapes in their final blends have often turned out nearly exceptional wines. Yields for the 2000 Climens were microscopic (four hectoliters per hectare) and the wine, although somewhat monolithic (I tasted it right after bottling), exhibits honeyed citrus, pineapple, and hints of pears, butter, and honeysuckle. Medium-bodied and elegant, with superb purity (a hallmark of this great estate), it should be at its finest between 2007-2020. | |||||
2001 Coutet (750ml) |
$145.00
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| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| A brilliant combination of power and finesse characterizes this light green/gold-colored Barsac. It possesses moderate sweetness, terrific aromatics, and a full-bodied, rich, beautifully delineated, ethereal palate revealing delicacy as well as acidity. Although young, it is already strutting its stuff. Consume it over the next 15-25 years. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| Lots of lemon and maple syrup on the nose, with dried apricots. Full-bodied, with a very sweet and rich palate of candied lemon and orange rinds and a long finish. Beautifully sticky. Not quite as exciting as from barrel but clearly outstanding. | |||||
2001 Doisy Daene L'Extravagence (375ml) |
$265.00
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| Wine Spectator 100 | |||||
| "Liquid honey in appearance. Incredibly ripe, with dried apricot, orange and mace. Full-bodied, thick and powerful, with amazing richness and spiciness. It goes on and on. This concentration is phenomenal. Yet it's lively and spciy. Huge finish. Best after 2012. | |||||
| Robert Parker 98 | |||||
| There is only a tiny amount of the light gold/green-colored 2001 Doisy-Daene l¿Extravagant (primarily Sauvignon Blanc). As the name suggests, it is extravagantly rich as well as very full-bodied with extraordinary purity and intensity. The finish lasts for over a minute. There are loads of botrytis in addition to caramelized tropical fruits, zesty acidity, and striking clarity of expression. Anticipated maturity: now-2035. | |||||
2003 Climens (375ml) |
$65.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92-95 | |||||
| Palish yellow color. Aromas of peach, mirabelle and mentholatum. Racy, gripping and quite fine, with juicy acidity contributing to an impression of energy. Very Barsac in style, even in this freakishly hot year. Still some oakiness to be integrated. Not at all exotic in the middle, but hints at almond and plum brandy on the back. This will need time to harmonize. | |||||
| Robert Parker 95-97 | |||||
| 2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 96 | |||||
| Loads of honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and spice. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a refined, spicy character. Pretty wine. Masses of botrytis. This is refined and long, a racy wine compared with the power and muscle of so many others. Beauty among the beasts. | |||||
2003 Climens (750ml) |
$175.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 92-95 | |||||
| Palish yellow color. Aromas of peach, mirabelle and mentholatum. Racy, gripping and quite fine, with juicy acidity contributing to an impression of energy. Very Barsac in style, even in this freakishly hot year. Still some oakiness to be integrated. Not at all exotic in the middle, but hints at almond and plum brandy on the back. This will need time to harmonize. | |||||
| Robert Parker 95-97 | |||||
| 2003 is a rich, sweet vintage of powerful, full-bodied wines that possess huge levels of glycerin, alcohol, and residual sugar. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 96 | |||||
| Loads of honey, maple syrup, dried apricot and spice. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a refined, spicy character. Pretty wine. Masses of botrytis. This is refined and long, a racy wine compared with the power and muscle of so many others. Beauty among the beasts. | |||||