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Wine Enthusiast97 points
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Robert Parker's96 points
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James Suckling95 points
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Stephen Tanzer95 points
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Chateau Suduiraut
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2010"With the same owner as Chateau Pichon Baron, provenance is perfect for this e..."$149.99 -
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Andrew Caillard97 points
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Wine Enthusiast97* points
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James Suckling95* points
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Wine Spectator95* points
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Neal Martin93* points
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet 2016"A blend of 75% Semillon, 23% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle. The nose i..."$97.99 -
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Wine Spectator95 points
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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The Wine Advoca94 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 2010 375ML"Another rocking sweet wine is the 2017 Château Coutet. This big, full-bodied,..."$75.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast96 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 2015 375ml"The nose is fruity, fine, elegant and incisive. It reveals notes of crystalli..."$65.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck97 points
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Wine Enthusiast96 points
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James Suckling95 points
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The Wine Advoca94 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 2016"The 2016 Coutet has one of the most complex aromatics you will find this year..."$150.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast95 points
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 2018 750mL"The best Sauternes from Barsac, as rated by US President Thomas Jefferson in ..."$135.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast95 points
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Robert Parker's95 points
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Decanter94 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.2% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet Sauternes-Barsac 375ml 2018"The best Sauternes from Barsac, as rated by US President Thomas Jefferson in ..."$70.00 -
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The Wine Advoca98 points
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James Suckling97 points
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Wine Enthusiast97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 2010"Chateau d'Yquem is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert w..."$825.00 -
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Wine Spectator99 points
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James Suckling98 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 2011 375ML"Chateau d'Yquem is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert w..."$618.00 -
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The Wine Advoca100 points
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James Suckling99 points
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Vinous98 points
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Wine Spectator98 points
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Wine Enthusiast97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes 2015 375ml"Chateau d'Yquem is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert w..."$530.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast92 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2010
- Brand Chateau Filhot
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau Filhot Sauternes 2010"Chateâu Filhot is a wine estate in the sweet white wine producing region of S..."$119.99 -
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Tom Cannavan92 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 1998
- Brand Chateau Guiraud
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 1998 750mL"“First Growth Sauternes with 20+ years of age is one of those rare wine exper..."$129.00 -
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James Suckling95 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2003
- Brand Chateau Guiraud
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 375ml 2003"This is very sweet and rich on the nose, with toffee, honey and spices. Full-..."$65.00 -
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Wine Enthusiast93 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2008
- Brand Chateau Guiraud
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 375ml 2008"The nose is spicy, intense, complex and elegant. It reveals notes of candied ..."$65.00 -
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James Suckling97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau Guiraud
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.0% Alcohol
Chateau Guiraud Sauternes 375ml 2015""The 2015 Guiraud has an attractive bouquet with honeysuckle, apricot, jasmin..."$72.00 -
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Neal Martin96* points
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Wine Enthusiast96* points
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James Suckling94* points
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Jancis Robinson17 points
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Chateau la Tour Blanche
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau La Tour Blanche 2016"Chateau La Tour Blanche is best served at 14 degrees Celsius. The cool, almos..."$75.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Robert Parker's91 points
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Wine Spectator91 points
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Chateau la Tour Blanche
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau La Tour Blanche Sauternes 2007"Château La Tour-Blanche is a small estate producing only 4,500 cases each vin..."$200.00 -
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James Suckling95 points
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Wine Enthusiast93 points
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Wine Spectator91 points
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Robert Parker's91 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2005
- Brand Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2005 375ml"95 points James Suckling; This is powerful and racy with lots of class. Ful..."$99.00 -
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James Suckling99* points
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Neal Martin96* points
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Andrew Caillard95 points
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Wine Enthusiast95* points
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Jancis Robinson17.5 points
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2016
- Brand Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2016"A great wine from the finest terroir, awarded an incredible 99 points from wi..."$95.99 -
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Wine Enthusiast94 points
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Jancis Robinson18 points
- Variety White Blends
- Vintage 2007
- Brand Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
- Cellaring None
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes 2007 750mL"Chateau Lafaurie-Peyraguey a Premier Cru Classe wine estate located in the Sa..."$119.99 -
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James Suckling98 points
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Decanter97 points
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Vinous97 points
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The Wine Advoca96 points
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Wine Enthusiast96 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau Rieussec
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015"Rieussec is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert wine reg..."$175.00 -
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James Suckling98 points
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Decanter97 points
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Vinous97 points
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The Wine Advoca96 points
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Wine Enthusiast96 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2015
- Brand Chateau Rieussec
- Cellaring 5-10 Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 12.0% Alcohol
Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2015 375ml"Rieussec is a Premier Cru Class producer from the world best Dessert wine reg..."$90.00 -
Dessert Wine
Dessert wines are sweet wines that are typically served with or after a meal, as the name suggests, as a dessert. They are typically higher in sugar and alcohol content than table wines.
The grapes can be made from a wide variety of grape varieties, depending on the region and style. Some popular grape varieties for dessert wines include Riesling, Sémillon, Moscato, and Gewürztraminer for white wines and late-harvest versions of red grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Zinfandel can also be used to make dessert wines. These grapes are left to ripen on the vine for a longer period of time, which increases their sugar content and produces sweeter wines with higher alcohol levels. They can have a rich, fruity and jammy taste with notes of blackberry, raspberry, and dark cherry.
Dessert wines are typically made by leaving the grapes on the vine longer than usual, to allow them to become overripe and develop a higher sugar content. The grapes are then harvested and fermented, which produces a sweeter wine. Some dessert wines can also be made by freezing the grapes before pressing them to concentrate the sugar, or by adding sugar to the wine during fermentation.
Dessert wines can have a wide range of flavors and aromas, depending on the grape variety and winemaking methods used. Some common flavors include honey, apricot, peach, and citrus. They can also have a high acidity to balance the sweetness.
Dessert wines are typically paired with sweet desserts such as fruit tarts, cakes, and chocolate. They can also be paired with cheese or nuts as well.
Dessert wines have been around for centuries, but they are not as widely consumed as table wines. However, they are becoming more popular as a way to end a meal on a sweet note.