Chateau Rabaud Promis 2017

JAMES SUCKLING: JAMES SUCKLING:"Wow. Beautiful aromas of cooked apricots, pie crust and dried apple with some lemon rind. Full-bodied and very sweet, yet the bright acidity and energetic finish give it edge and focus. Drink or hold."

WINE ENTHUSIAST: WINE ENTHUSIAST:"Barrel Sample. Rich, opulent and full-bodied, this wine has great concentration and is packed with notes of apricot, spice, lemon and toast. Its texture brings in minerality as well as a tangy edge. Drink from 2024."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: THE WINEADVOCATE:"The 2017 Rabaud-Promis opens with pronounced lime cordial and lemon tart notes with hints of pineapple and candied peel. The mouth gives pristine, super pure flavors with a wicked acid backbone and great length."

DECANTER: DECANTER:"Rich sunflower in colour, this is more concentrated than some, showing good intensity and a lovely texture through the palate. It features a gathering together of nectarine and peach flavours that softly persist over several minutes. I wonder if the grapes achieved a little too much ripeness before the botrytis came along - there's no doubt that this has impact and power, a good example of the vintage, but it ideally needs more acidity to lift it."

JANCIS ROBINSON: JANCIS ROBINSON:"Bommes. 80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Pear and pinapple aroma. Broad and rich on the palate but finely balanced by the freshness. Depth and zip at the same time. (JH)"