Chateau Nairac 2006

Medium gold with an impressive nose of crème brûlée, smoky oak, caramelized pineapples and other tropical fruits, this wine is relatively big, impressively built, and long and rich on the palate. It is quite sweet, but the acidity is there, as is the structure. This should obviously age for 25 or more years.

Aromas of lemon curd, honey and licorice follow through to a full body, with medium sweetness and a subtle, racy, spicy finish. Best after 2011.

Intense yellow. A complex bouquet with many facets between ripe yellow fruits and citrus blossoms, flowering chamomile. On the palate, a fresh, peppery drive that gives length and delivers sensational tension, acacia honey, vanilla, beautifully grapey at the core. Leader of the vintage (Barsac and Sauternes), thus better than d’Yquem.

Intense yellow. Multi-layered bouquet with many facets between ripe yellow fruits and citrus blossoms, blooming chamomile. On the palate, a fresh, peppery raciness that gives the whole wine sensational drive and length, acacia honey, vanilla, wonderfully grapey at its core. Undoubtedly among the very best, and proof that Nairac now belongs not only to the best Barsacs, but to the very best Sauternes. This year the leader – better than Yquem!

Concentrated, deep, fresh, mineral bouquet with aspirin, citrus, dried apricots and honey. Fresh, dense, concentrated, multi-layered palate with pronounced sweetness, concealed acidity, very good aromatics and good fruit. Long, dense, full finish. 19/20 2015 - 2050

Golden color. Intense, delicate, fruity, subtle, and complex nose. Hints of warm butter and candied white fruits lifted by spices (saffron). A melting, indulgent palate that begins with delicate flesh without any heaviness, despite its great richness of 140 g of residual sugar. The wine stretches out on complex, fresh spicy aromas. Its roasted, very long finish recalls the best of botrytis. After 12 hours, the saffron disappears. The nose remains brilliant, complex, deep, and ever-changing. The palate, still as airy as ever, shows velvety, regal texture. After 24 hours, the nose is more discreet, while the palate offers sapidity and an unspittable profile. After 36 hours, incredibly, this wine has recovered its nose. On the palate it has gained an ineffable subtlety. Served with griddled chicken breast, a perfect pairing

Classic Barsac that goes for delicacy and elegance. The flavors are apples and cream, light honey and a wonderful floral lift. Pure lines, fresh with acidity and lively peach flavors, suggest a wine that will develop quickly but very attractively.