The beautifully proportioned, surprisingly massive 1988 is impressive from all perspectives. The floral, honeyed bouquet suggests a great deal of botrytis and ripeness. The wine does not possess the size of the 1989, but it is more elegant, with wonderfully precise, botrytised flavors. Full-bodied, rich, and intense, this gorgeous wine should provide stunning drinking for at least two decades. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted, 1/93 (8/ 1993)
Attractively balanced and distinctively floral, lilac notes marrying nicely with the orange-peel, melon and honey flavors. Medium-to-full bodied. Drinkable now. (4/ 1995)
Robert Parker says: "Raymond-Lafon is a name to watch in the Sauternes district, particularly if one is looking for a wine that is close to the brilliance and majestic richness of Yquem for less than one-third the price. This small estate abuts Yquem's vineyard and has an excellent reputation. Unfortunately, the wine is extremely difficult to find because of the tiny production (1,300 cases) and the fact that the proprietor Pierre Meslier sells much of it to private clients in Europe." The estate of Raymond-Lafon fell into neglect, and it was not until 1972 that Pierre Meslier, the manager of Yquem, purchased this vineyard and began to rebuild this wine's once fabulous reputation. Yield of 9 hectoliters per hectare (even less than Yquem's), with the same grape blend and winemaking techniques.
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2005 Guiraud, Sauternes (Elsewhere $75) $49.99
96-98-2002 Guiraud Sauternes, 3/100ml vials per set (ships as set) $39.99
1988 Suduiraut, Sauternes $89.99
1989 Doisy-Védrines, Sauternes $69.99
1995 d'Yquem, Sauternes $259.99
