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Sauternes and Barsac Vintage Guide

2004 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 2004.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16
2005 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

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By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16
2006 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

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By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16
2008 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

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By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16
Bordeaux 2014: First impression – Sauternes savours a ‘unique’ vintage

By Chris Mercer Last updated 22 December 15

2000 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

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By Decanter Staff Last updated 16 September 15
Sauternes producers protest to Hollande over trainline

By Jane Anson Published 6 August 15
Bordeaux interview: Aline Baly of Chateau Coutet

By Decanter Staff Last updated 15 July 15
Anson on Thursday: Ernst Loosen and the sweet wine trap

By Jane Anson Last updated 2 July 15
Bordeaux 2013: Sauternes enjoys ‘payback time’ with ‘modern’ vintage

Sauternes producers are enjoying a greater share of the Bordeaux vintage limelight in 2013, but there are also reports of vines for sale as producers struggle against low consumer demand.

By Chris Mercer Last updated 2 July 15
‘Crazy’ Sauternes high speed rail plans will jeopardise noble rot, says winemaker union

A proposed high speed rail line connecting Bordeaux to Spain threatens the future of winemaking in Sauternes and Barsac, the local producers' union has warned.

By Panos Kakaviatos Last updated 25 June 15

Smith Haut Lafitte owner creates Sauternes to mix with Perrier

The Cathiard family of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte is to launch a light Sauternes wine to be used in an aperitif drink with Perrier water, in a partnership with two as-yet-unnamed estates.

By Jane Anson Last updated 24 June 15
Sauternes producers to open wine co-operative

Members of the Sauternes and Barsac union have voted to create a co-operative wine cellar, as part of efforts to re-vitalise sales of Bordeaux's signature sweet wines.

By Jane Anson Last updated 24 June 15
1991 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15
1992 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15
1993 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15
1994 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15

1995 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15
1996 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15
1997 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 28 May 15