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Château Raymond-Lafon - Sauternes

Vintage

2020

Size

75 cl

Price

€39.60

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Onshore Cellars

2040 Chemin Saint Bernard, Porte 12
06220 Vallauris
France

Opening hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00

Tasting notes

The pale to medium gold-colored 2020 Raymond-Lafon rolls seductively out of the glass with compelling scents of crystalized ginger, peach cobbler, persimmons and spice cake, plus suggestions of cinnamon toast and roasted almonds. The concentrated, impactful palate is nicely offset by a racy backbone and loads of exotic fruit and citrusy layers, finishing long and savory.

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Provenance

Type
Sweet
Country
France
Appellation
Sauternes
Region
Bordeaux

Technical

Vintage
2020
Size
75cl
Serving
10° - 12° C
Drinking window
2024 - 2040

Key characteristics

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About this wine

Château Raymond-Lafon stands as one of Sauternes' most respected producers, crafting exceptional sweet wines from the heart of Bordeaux. The estate's commitment to quality and traditional winemaking has established it as a benchmark for the region's finest expressions.

This Sauternes blends Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, the classic varietals of the appellation, to create a wine of remarkable balance and complexity. The maritime climate and clay-limestone terroir of Sauternes foster the noble rot essential to these wines, concentrating flavors and natural sugars while maintaining the crisp acidity that defines the style. The resulting wine offers medium(+) intensity with a full-bodied character and medium(+) alcohol, delivering both richness and elegance.

Ideal for pairing with blue cheeses, foie gras, or rich desserts, this Sauternes also shines as an aperitif or meditation wine. Its versatility and refinement make it a distinguished choice for villa cellars, fine dining collections, and special occasions.

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Region

Bordeaux

Bordeaux, in the southwest of France, needs little introduction as one of the world's most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90 percent of production volume) are the dry…

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Appellation

Sauternes

Sauternes is a prestigious sweet wine appellation located in the Graves district of Bordeaux, France, situated approximately 40 kilometers southeast of Bordeaux city. The appellation encompasses five communes: Sauternes, Barsac…

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