Bordeaux 2005 - Die Sauternes

Auch die Weine der Appellation Sauternes sind im Jahrgang 2005 überaus gut gelungen. Wine Spectator vergibt folgende Bewertungen:¤¤Château Doisy-Daëne Barsac 2005 95-100 ¤This is fantastic, with masses of sweet fruit. Passion fruit, caramel and apple--this has it all. Full and sweet. Extremely serious for this estate. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Doisy-Daëne Barsac L'Extravagant 2005 95-100 ¤Ultrarich and powerful sweetie. Full-bodied yet refined with lemon-lime and apple pie character. Very long finish. Very sweet. Very seductive. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château de Fargues Sauternes 2005 95-100 ¤This is very concentrated with dried pineapple, honey and caramel. Full-bodied and superdense. Like honey. Massive. This is fantastic. From the former head and part owner of Yquem. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Guiraud Sauternes 2005 95-100 ¤Thick and spicy, with loads of dried pineapple, lemon and honey character. Full-bodied, very sweet and long. This is layered and beautiful. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Rieussec Sauternes 2005 95-100 ¤Loads of spicy honey and apple character. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a solid core of fruit and lots of botrytis character. Very racy. Not the 2001 but superb. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2005 95-100 ¤Loads of pear and honey character follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lots of spicy character and a sweet, long finish. Very, very spicy on the finish. Better than 2003, but will it ultimately be better than 2001? —J.S. ¤. ¤Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes 2005 95-100 ¤Intense aromas of dried pineapple, honey and tropical fruit. Full-bodied and superdense, with masses of fruit. It goes on and on. Seductive. Fantastic. Could be the 2003 in the remake. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2005 95-100 ¤Floral, lemon, apple and cream with dried pineapple and apricot. Full-bodied, but very focused and refined. It starts slowly and then, wham! It goes on and on. Spicy, dried fruits and spices. Full-bodied, medium-sweet. So long and exciting. Incredible. It is very close to 2001. We will see. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château d'Arche Sauternes 2005 92-94 ¤Aromas of honey, dried apple and pear. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a solid core of fruit and honey character. Very impressive. Fresh. Juicy. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Caillou Sauternes 2005 92-94 ¤Subtle aromas of honey, violets and light vanilla. Full-bodied, with a solid core of dried fruit, spices and sweet apricot. Fresh ginger. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Coutet Barsac 2005 92-94 ¤Intense aromas of honey, spice and candied lemons. Full-bodied, very sweet and dense, with a syrupy mouthfeel and a long finish. This is very concentrated. Almost classic quality. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Doisy-Védrines Barsac 2005 92-94 ¤Dried pineapples with honey and flowers. Full-bodied and medium-sweet, with fresh acidity and a spicy finish. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Filhot Sauternes 2005 92-94 ¤Gorgeous aromas of dried pineapple and apricot follow through to a full-bodied palate, with sweet fruit and a long, long finish. Best ever from here? —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2005 92-94 ¤Lots of dried fruits with hints of honey and spices. Full and rich with a thick, sweet, dense palate. Long, refined finish. Not the 2001, but excellent. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château de Malle Sauternes 2005 92-94 ¤Lots of spices, lemon rind and honey follow through to a thick, full-bodied palate. Long finish. Dense and sweet. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Nairac Barsac 2005 92-94 ¤Gorgeous fruit on the nose with dried pineapple, honey and flowers. Full-bodied, with a lovely thickness and richness. Wait and see. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Rabaud-Promis Sauternes 2005 92-94 ¤Wonderful aromas of pineapple and dried apple character, with just a hint of honey. Full-bodied, with fabulous honey and apricot. Sweet and spicy. Could be another 2001 in the making. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château de Rayne-Vigneau Sauternes 2005 92-94 ¤Apple sauce, honey and cream aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lots of sweetness. Spicy. Best from here in a long time. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Romer du Hayot Sauternes 2005 92-94 ¤Aromas of lemon and spices with hints of apple pie. Full-bodied, very sweet and spicy. Long finish. Best ever from here? —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Bastor-Lamontagne Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Lots of caramel and apple aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with medium sweetness and a long finish. All in finesse. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Cantegril Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤A wine that builds on your palate with lemon, apple pie and spice character that goes on and on. Sweet. Medium- to full-bodied. Long finish. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château de Carles Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Full and sweet, with lots of apple and caramel. Lots of toasty oak and almonds. Long and fresh. —J.S. ¤. ¤Clos Dady Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Intense pineapple and honey in this medium- to full-bodied wine, with medium sweetness and a bright finish. —J.S. ¤. ¤Clos Haut-Peyraguey Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤This is a racy Sauternes with lots of spicy lemon and apple tart character. Medium- to full-bodied, with a lovely richness and a long finish. Could move up a notch. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château L'Ermitage Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Full and sweet, with a big core of dried apricot and honey character and bright acidity. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Les Justices Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Aromas of apple tart, almond and spices. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a syrupy, spicy finish. Orange peel flavors. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Lamothe-Guignard Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Aromas of apple, pineapple and caramel follow through to a full-bodied palate, with lots of richness and a sweet, almost syrupy aftertaste. Not sure if it's as exciting as 2003 or 2001, but excellent. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Lamothe Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Intense aromas of dried pineapple and apricot follow through to a full-bodied palate, with a medium-sweet palate and loads of fruit. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Liot Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤A dense palate of dried pineapple and honey character. Full and rich, medium-sweet with a medium finish. Well done for this estate. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château de Myrat Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤This shows lots of very ripe lemon and honey character. Full-bodied, medium-sweet, with a dense palate and a long finish. Not the 2003. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Piada Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤A rich wine with apple, honey and dried pineapple. Full-bodied, medium-sweet with lovely apple and honey character. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Raymond-Lafon Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Good, spicy intensity with apple and peach character. Full-bodied, with good sweetness and a medium finish. Slightly earthy finish. Wait and see. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Sigalas-Rabaud Sauternes 2005 89-91 ¤Aromas of ripe apple, lemon and corn syrup. Medium- to full-bodied, with good acidity and a medium-sweet finish. Between 2001 and 2003. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Suau Barsac 2005 89-91 ¤Thick and rich, with lots of lemon, apple and caramel character. Full-bodied, very sweet and viscous. —J.S. ¤. ¤Cru Bordenave Sauternes 2005 85-88 ¤A perfumed Sauternes with plenty of dried pineapple, spice and honey character. Medium-bodied, medium-sweet. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château La Clotte-Cazalis Sauternes 2005 85-88 ¤Fresh and fruity with lemon, apple and pineapple character, with just a hint of honey. Medium-bodied, medium-sweet and fresh. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Romer Sauternes 2005 85-88 ¤Aromas of mint and honey with light lemon rind. Medium-bodied, medium-sweet, with a light finish. Difficult to taste. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château St.-Amand Sauternes 2005 85-88 ¤Loads of ripe fruit and honey character. Full-bodied, with good acidity, medium sweetness and a sweet finish. —J.S. ¤. ¤Château Haura Cérons 2005 80-84 ¤Medium-bodied, with sweet fruit and a medium finish. Easy. —J.S. ¤