It’s not always the case that a great year for red Bordeaux translates into an equally great vintage for Sauternes. Excessive rain is the enemy of fine claret, but without showers and moisture, the all-important noble rot fails to set in on golden bunches in Sauternes.
Scroll down for Stephen Brook’s top 18 Sauternes 2015 tasting notes and scores
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See Stephen Brook’s top 18 Sauternes 2015 tasting notes and scores
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