En Primeur Owner Philippe Dejean likes acidity and freshness in his wines, and this year, with the botrytis totally invading the vineyard and concentrating so quickly, it is a tribute to him to have managed to capture them once again in his ’09. At 140 g/l residual, the richness is well under control – although the overall impression is extremely liquorous – and blends into the brightness and spriteliness of fresh fruit and acidity. A very refreshing wine, appearing very sweet but not at all heavy, almost Layon in style. Bill Blatch

Decanter – En Primeur 17.5 Pts: Super rich and unctuous, not as disciplined by the barrel as others, excellent acidity, necessary for a very long ageing, long, intense, promising.

Jancis Robinson – En Primeur 16 Pts: Light and sweet on the nose. A bit lighter and tarter than many though still with some vivacity. Glucose flavours. Drink 2016-2026

Wine Advocate – En Primeur 94-96 Pts: This is initially very muted on the nose, but it unfurls seductively with subtle, perfumed aromas of lime leaf, white peach, fresh apricot and touches of white flowers: very pretty and well defined. The palate is beautifully balanced, so pure and succinct with wonderful precision towards the vibrant, white peach and apricot finish. This is a wonderful Sauternes and one of their best wines in recent years.

Wine Spectator – En Primeur 90-93 Pts: Sliced pear and apple, with honey and spices. Full-bodied, with apple pie and honey flavors and a pretty finish.

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