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Sauternes and Barsac

Best Sauternes 2018 wines: Where to look in a mixed year

The top wines are rich and luxurious....

By Jane Anson Last updated 2 August 19
Bordeaux 2014: Top 10 Sauternes & Barsac

See the ten top scoring wines from Sauternes and Barsac, as tasted by Ian D'Agata

By James Lawther MW Last updated 18 July 19
Silverado Vineyards: Under the radar Napa Cabernets

But are they worth buying?

By Elin McCoy Published 27 June 19
‘Super lot’ helps Auction Napa Valley raise nearly $16 million

Single lot fetches $2.1 million on its own...

By Richard Woodard Last updated 26 June 19
Château Gilette: Meet the Sauternes aged 20 years before bottling

Aged exclusively in concrete vats for 20 years before release...

By Jane Anson Published 20 June 19

2007 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 2007

By Decanter Staff Last updated 30 May 19
Sauternes & Barsac 2007 vintage

By David Peppercorn MW Last updated 29 May 19
Sauternes and Barsac 2015 re-tasted in the bottle

How the wines are tasting now..

By Jane Anson Last updated 28 May 19
Château Guiraud fires starting gun with 2016 release

Sauternes estate gets the jump on rivals...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 21 February 19
Sauternes 2016 first impression: ‘Names count’ in a mixed vintage

Jane Anson gives her early view...

By Jane Anson Last updated 21 February 19
Lalique creates crystal barrel for Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes

Crystal barrique contains 2013 vintage Sauternes...

By Chris Mercer Published 1 February 19

Michelin France 2019: Beaucastel and Lafaurie-Peyraguey owners see stars

More winery-owned restaurants join Michelin club...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 31 January 19
Bordeaux 2014: Gazin and Sauternes estates get en primeur campaign started

By Jane Anson Last updated 29 November 18
Sauternes 2018: No Guiraud and a nerve-shredding harvest

Guiraud grapes hit by hail and noble rot leaves it late...

By Panos Kakaviatos Published 30 October 18
Suduiraut has lucky escape from fire

Seventy firefighters called out...

By Sophie Kevany Published 25 June 18
Sauternes second wines: Why they’re worth a look

By James Lawther MW Published 17 June 18
Auction Napa Valley 2018 raises over US$13 million

Including some lots going over $1 million each...

By Ellie Douglas Last updated 5 June 18

Ageing of half-bottles – ask Decanter

How does the ageing of half bottles differ from full sized...?

By Stephen Brook Published 5 May 18
Anson: Tasting note dilemmas

By Jane Anson Published 19 April 18
No Château Climens 2017 due to frost damage

Yields not high enough to justify 'first wine'...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 7 February 18
Bordeaux 2002 – Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 5 June 17
Château Suduiraut launches second dry white wine

This second wine demonstrates a wider trend...

By Ellie Douglas Published 19 October 16
2015 Sauternes: Ian D’Agata’s first impression – Bordeaux en primeur

Read Ian D'Agata's view of the vintage...

By Chris Mercer Last updated 5 April 16

Bidders battle for jeroboam of ‘greatest Sauternes vintage’

Jeroboam of Climens 1921 from Barsac steals the show...

By Yohan Castaing Published 15 March 16
Matching Sauternes and Barsac with food

By Ian D'Agata Last updated 17 February 16
1998 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16
1999 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 1999.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16
2001 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 2001

By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16
2002 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 2002.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16

2003 vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac

See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 2003

By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16
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

See Decanter's vintage guide for Sauternes and Barsac 2005

By Decanter Staff Last updated 2 February 16