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Dessert Wine
Château Haut-Bergeron 2022, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France: Patrick and Hervé Lamothe represent the eighth generation of their family at Château Haut-Bergeron, which the Lamothe family has farmed continuously since 1820 on terroir adjacent to Château d'Yquem in the village of Preignac, and the property holds the remarkable distinction of having won more medals in Sauternes than any other estate since 1964. This sweet Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend opens with ginger spice, candied citrus peel, honeyed stone fruit, and a warm vanilla note from the oak, then delivers a lush, silky palate of dried apricot and beeswax with a long, fragrant finish and perfect botrytis-driven concentration. Drink it now through 2035 with blue cheese, meat patés, or roast duck in mango and mandarin sauce. Food pairings: blue cheese, meat patés, roast duck in mango and mandarin sauce. Drink: 2026 - 2042 17503 14% S 375 mL $31.95 Score: 96/100. September 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart
White Wine
Le Clos Jordanne Le Grand Clos Chardonnay 2023, Twenty Mile Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Winemaker Sébastien Jacquey builds this Chardonnay in a Burgundian style, favouring gentle oak over heavy toast. White peach and honeysuckle come through first, a creamy texture not far behind. The finish runs long, rich yet focused throughout. Serve it with grilled halibut or buttered lobster rolls. Chardonnay food pairings: grilled halibut steaks, buttered lobster rolls, roast chicken, grilled pork tenderloin, smoked salmon. Drink: 2026 - 2032 184549 13% XD 750 mL $55.00 Score: 97/100. September 2026. Full Review Add to Shopping Cart