2011 Chateau Raymond-Lafon Sauternes

97 Point Vintage, Wine Spectator "One of the Truly Great Years for Bordeaux’s Sweet Wines" ~Vinous "Very Refined Version of Raymond-Lafon" ~95+ Vinous Château D'Yquem's Neigbor Property of Former D'Yquem's Manager Extremely Limited Production Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine Sauternes is the iconic sweet wine of Bordeaux. This region is a paradise for lovers of sweetness, finesse, and elegant wines. These wines are adored by wine experts, pundits, and sommeliers alike. Wines from this region can fetch up to $1,000 a bottle or more! Sauternes wines are made primarily from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes that have been naturally effected by noble rot, Botrytis fungus. In this case, it’s a desirable fungus, allowing the perfect growing conditions for sweet wine. The fungus causes small holes in the skin of the grapes, and the grapes dehydrate on the vine, concentrating the sugar in the grapes. They look like raisins at harvest. The result is a wine with deep and