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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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- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2000
- Brand Chateau Coutet
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Coutet Sauternes 2000 500Ml"Château Coutet is a Premier Cru Classé (French: First Growth) sweet wine from..."$160.00 -
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Lisa Perrotti-B98 points
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James Suckling97 points
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Jane Anson97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2018
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2018 375ml"Superlatives are often not enough when it comes to describing Chateau d'Yquem..."$395.00 -
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Neil Martin98 points
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Decanter97 points
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Jane Anson97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2019"As the only Sauternes property classified as Premier Cru Superieur, drinking ..."$900.00 -
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Jancis Robinson18.5 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2019
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2019 375ml"Raised to the ranks of Premier Cru Supérieur appellation in 1855, Château d'Y..."$510.00 -
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Jeff Leve98 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2020 375ml"In this wine more than any other art, science & nature collide! River mists, ..."$474.99 -
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Jeff Leve98 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B97 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2020
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2020 750ml"In this wine more than any other art, science & nature collide! River mists, ..."$899.99 -
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The Drinks Busi99 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B97 points
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Vinous96 points
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Wine Advocate95 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2021 375ml"2021 Château d’Yquem displays almond notes on the nose, mingled with refreshi..."$474.99 -
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The Drinks Busi99 points
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Lisa Perrotti-B97 points
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Vinous96 points
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Wine Advocate95 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2021
- Brand Chateau d'Yquem
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau D'Yquem 2021 750ml"2021 Château d’Yquem displays almond notes on the nose, mingled with refreshi..."$899.99 -
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Robert Parker's97 points
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Jancis Robinson17 points
- Variety Semillon
- Vintage 2011
- Brand Chateau Doisy-Daene
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Doisy Daene 2011"Viscous green plum, green almond, quince, pineapple, fig and pear notes blend..."$99.00 -
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The Wine Advoca96 points
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James Suckling96 points
- Variety Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon
- Vintage 2001
- Brand Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 13.5% Alcohol
Chateau Lafaurie Peyraguey 2001 375ml"95 points James Suckling; This is powerful and racy with lots of class. Ful..."$85.00 -
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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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Jeb Dunnuck99 points
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James Suckling99 points
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Vinous94 points
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Jeff Leve99 points
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Chateau Suduiraut
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2022"Sudiant has 10 hectares of vines planted adjacent to Chateau d'Yquem and is f..."$155.00 -
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Jeb Dunnuck99 points
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James Suckling99 points
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Vinous94 points
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Jeff Leve99 points
- Variety SSB / SBS Blend
- Vintage 2022
- Brand Chateau Suduiraut
- Cellaring 15 Plus Years
- Wine Type Dessert
- Alcohol Percentage 14.0% Alcohol
Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2022 Double Magnum 3L"Sudiant has 10 hectares of vines planted adjacent to Chateau d'Yquem and is f..."$725.00 -
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.