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Raymond Lafon 2010

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Sauternes and Barsac
ColourSweet White
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

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Tasting Notes

The Raymond-Lafon 2010 has a complex bouquet with lemon peel, almond and quince aromas, and is well-defined with an impressive sense of energy. The palate is well-balanced with a viscous opening, and well-judged acidity. It builds toward a rounded, pineapple and marmalade- tinged finish. This has good weight and presence with plenty of strikingly fresh acidity to keep everything balanced. This wine deserves a round of applause.

93
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (212), May 2014

Pale to medium lemon-gold in color, the 2010 Raymond-Lafon comes charging out of the gate with flamboyant floral and spice notes of lime blossoms, jasmine, honeysuckle, allspice and powdered ginger plus wafts of dried mango and pineapple tart with a touch of marzipan. Rich, full-bodied, decadently spicy and fantastically opulent, it has oodles of freshness lifting all the accented fruit to a long and layered finish. 2020 - 2036

93
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (March 2020), March 2020

Deep gold. 'Let it warm a little bit because it's at 10 rather than 12 at the moment', say the Dourthe serving team. Lovely excitement on the nose. There is so much botrytis and richness here. Golden syrup and perhaps a tad lack of acidity. Round and gingery and lilies. Maybe very slightly over the top but no-one could accuse this of being too fresh and lean! Wonderful unctuousness - though taken to the limits of ripeness. As I say, I'd like just a little more acidity. Great richness on the nose. RS 139 g/l, TA 3.9.

17
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2011

Magnificent generous texture, more oakiness for the moment than in many other samples from neighbours, lots of potential, perfect botrytis character. An exemplary made wine - once again. Drink 2020-2040.

17.5
Michel Bettane, Decanter.com, April 2011

The Chateau Raymond-Lafon has a reticent nose at first that finds its voice after a few swirls of the glass, offering dried mango, almond and a touch of quince, all with fine delineation and intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with good acidity and tension, the minerality really coming through towards the beautifully composed finish. This is a very accomplished Raymond-Lafon that will repay cellaring.

92/94
Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (194), May 2011
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