£24
per case
Half (37.5cl) Sauternes 2016
Luscious, honeyed freshness and finesse from one of Sauternes most revered estates.
Why We Recommend It
- From One of Sauternes’ Greatest Châteaux
A declassified sweet wine of immense pedigree, from one of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates. - Beautifully Mature and Drinking Brilliantly
Now with additional bottle age, the 2016 shows honeyed complexity, exotic fruit and beautifully balanced freshness. - Outstanding Value at £14.95
Down from £16.95 per half bottle, saving £24 on 12 half bottles with FREE delivery.
Jonathan Ray's Verdict
"The 2016 Sauternes, which we've offered in the same vintage before to great delight, and which is even better now with its extra bottle age. With fresh, inimitable, lightly honeyed, orangey tastiness, it's in formidable condition, with apricots, confit orange, barley sugar in the mix. It's a beauty, lighter and less oily than the grand vin and none the worse for that. Don't bother with pudding or cheese; enjoy it on its own, fresh from the fridge."
Jonathan Ray, The Spectator Magazine (tasted September 2025)
A Fine Mature Sauternes, Ready to Enjoy
One of the great attractions of our declassified range is the opportunity to enjoy wines of remarkable pedigree without the usual château price tag, and this mature Sauternes is a particularly rewarding example. Coming from one of the region’s finest sweet wine estates, it combines richness, complexity and finesse in equal measure.
Now at a lovely stage of maturity, the 2016 offers luscious stone fruit, citrus brightness and beautifully judged sweetness, all held in balance by its freshness and poise. The half-bottle format makes it especially useful too — ideal for serving well chilled and enjoying just as Jonathan Ray suggests: on its own, straight from the fridge.
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Absolutely delicious. Not too sweet and just right for a dessert wine. Recommended by The Spectator magazine and they were spot on.