Chateau Raymond Lafon Sauternes 375ml 2010

Name: Chateau Raymond Lafon Sauternes 375ml 2010
Brand: Chateau Rabaud-Promis
SKU: NEGRABAUD2
Price: 68.32 AUD
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Description

"The nose is fruity , rich , elegant and offers concentration as well as a slight straightness . It reveals notes of c andied lemon , green lemon and slight notes of c andied peach associated with discreet hints of zests as well as a hint of peach in syrup , fresh ginger and a subtle hint of caramelized oak / vanilla . The palate is fruity , well-balanced and offers a slight minerality , a slight acid frame, freshness , a beautiful fat/ suavity , a slight unctuosity as well as a beautiful definition . In the mouth this wine expresses notes of green apple in syrup , peach in syrup , c andied green lemon and hints of mandarin associated with a discreet hint of quenette/ exotic fruits, toasted hints / vanilla as well as small hints of honey and an imperceptible hint of brioche. Good length . There is a hint of citrus on the finish/ persistence ." - 93 - 94/100, VertdeVin

Type	Dessert, Sherry & Port
Varietal(s)	Semillon
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Brand	Chateau Rabaud-Promis
Vintage	2010

Wines from Bordeaux

Bordeaux is in the south west of France and is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. It is the largest wine producing region in France, the vast majority being red wines. While it does make large quantities of everyday table wine, outside of Europe, it is mostly noted for producing some of the most expensive and prestigious wines in the world.

The Garonne and Dordogne rivers run through the region and together naturally irrigate the land while the soils are rich in calcium owing to their limestone content. These two rivers connect and run through to the Atlantic Ocean splitting Bordeaux into 3 distinct parts. We have the left bank, the right bank, and the area between the two rivers called Entre-Deux-Mers.

While in Australia we often see straight Shiraz, Cabernet or Merlots, Bordeaux does not generally produce red wine without blending. The “Bordeaux Blend” is one of the most classic and popular styles of red wine that has spread throughout France as well as throughout the New World.

On the left bank, typical top-quality blends are 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Merlot. On the right bank top quality blends are typically made of 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon.

In general you can expect red wines from Bordeaux to taste more earthy in flavour compared to those from the New World wine regions that tend to be more fruit flavour driven.