£24
per case
2016 Sauternes (half bottle)
Beautifully mature Sauternes from one of the region's finest estates
Why We Recommend It
- From One of Sauternes' Finest Estates
A declassified sweet Bordeaux from a celebrated château, offering excellent provenance without the usual price. - Ten Years of Maturity
Beautifully developed, with honeyed citrus, ripe apricot and refreshing acidity. Jonathan Ray considers it even better with additional bottle age. - Excellent Value at £14.95 per Half Bottle
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Jonathan Ray's Verdict
"The 2016 Sauternes, which we've offered in the same vintage before to great delight, and which is even better now with its extra bottle age. With fresh, inimitable, lightly honeyed, orangey tastiness, it's in formidable condition, with apricots, confit orange, barley sugar in the mix. It's a beauty, lighter and less oily than the grand vin and none the worse for that. Don't bother with pudding or cheese; enjoy it on its own, fresh from the fridge."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine (tasted September 2025)
Mature Sauternes at Its Most Appealing
There is something particularly satisfying about discovering a fine Sauternes with the benefit of bottle age. Sourced from one of the appellation's most respected estates, this declassified 2016 has developed beautifully, offering the complexity and refinement of mature sweet Bordeaux while retaining a lovely freshness.
Rich stone fruit, preserved citrus and delicate honeyed notes are balanced by lively acidity, giving the wine an elegant, remarkably fresh character. Presented in the practical half-bottle format, it is particularly enjoyable served well chilled, whether as an accompaniment to food or simply on its own, as Jonathan Ray recommends.