SF | Mid gold, pleasing viscosity; nose of plum, damson and coconut, reasonable botrytic penetration for a tricky year. Palate dominated by marmalade, gingerbread and apple, hints of honeysuckle and slate; one senses a huge effort to achieve this concentration, but both the acidity and the fairly impressive levels of residual sugar have been achieved naturally and the result is to be applauded. 91
AJ | A lush, rich, bright gold, significantly more deeply hued than some of its peers Roundly honeyed and more overtly sweet than the Etoiles, though at this stage the Etoiles is showing more aromatic focus and detail. Very lush on the palate, balanced by high-impact acidity -- though that acidity is rounded, fruit-saturated and supportive, so the balance isn't crisp and brisk but open, triggered and mellow. Warm, soft, tender, with ample honeyed sweetness; packed with apricot, peach and nectarine, too. An unusually lavish Barsac.Drink Dates: 2026 - 2034.