TOP 15 Sauternes : Classification of the best wines

15 best wines from AOC Sauternes

Discover the excellence of Sauternes wines with this exclusive ranking of the 25 best vintages, acclaimed by the greatest tasters and critics.

Sauternes is one of the world's most prestigious sweet wines, produced in a small wine-growing region south of Bordeaux in France. This sweet wine is produced thanks to a rare natural phenomenon, noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the sugars and aromas in the grapes, giving the wine its exceptional character. Here is an overview of the best Sauternes wines:At Comptoir des Millésimes, your online wine shop specialising in Great Wines and Champagnes, we are delighted to present an exceptional selection that will appeal to the most demanding wine lovers.

15 best wines from AOC Sauternes
TOP 15 best Sauternes wines
Here are the best Châteaux in Sauternes
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TOP 15 best Sauternes wines

best sauternes wines rank	Note Parker	En stock ?
Château d'Yquem 2001	100/100	0 in stock
Château d'Yquem 1962	100/100	0 in stock
Chateau d'Yquem 1945	100/100	0 in stock
Chateau Yquem 1847	100/100	0 in stock
Chateau Yquem 1811	100/100	0 in stock
Château Gilette 1937 - Crème de tête	100/100	0 in stock
Chateau Yquem 2015	100/100	0 in stock
Château d'Yquem 1989	99/100	0 in stock
Château d'Yquem 1967		0 in stock
Chateau Yquem 1869	99/100	0 in stock
Château Suduiraut 2021	98+/100	0 in stock
Château Suduiraut 2015	95-97/100	0 in stock
Château d'Yquem 2005	98+/100	0 in stock
Château Gilette 1997 - Crème de tête	98+/100	0 in stock

Here are the best Châteaux in Sauternes

1. Château d'Yquem

Château d'Yquem is without doubt the most famous and respected of the Sauternes wines. Sauternes is one of the world's most prestigious sweet wines, produced in a small wine-growing region south of Bordeaux in France.This sweet wine is produced thanks to a rare natural phenomenon, noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the sugars and aromas in the grapes, giving the wine its exceptional character.

2. Château Suduiraut

This 1855 Premier Cru Classé produces rich, opulent wines with powerful aromas of candied fruit, honey and white flowers. Château Suduiraut is renowned for its elegant style, with a lovely freshness that balances the richness of the wine.

3. Château Rieussec

Also classified as a Premier Cru in 1855, Château Rieussec is another great name in Sauternes. This wine is characterised by its richness and power, with intense aromas of exotic fruit, honey and spices. It has a long finish, with aromatic complexity that evolves over time.

4. Château La Tour Blanche

La Tour Blanche is another Premier Cru Classé, renowned for producing Sauternes of great finesse. Wines from this château are often described as having a beautiful purity of fruit, with aromas of dried fruit, honey and flowers, accompanied by a refreshing acidity that balances the sweetness.

5. Château Coutet

Located in the Barsac appellation, which produces Sauternes with a slightly different style, Château Coutet is known for its elegant, well-structured wines. Coutet wines are often lighter, with a lively acidity that gives them great freshness, and aromas of stone fruit, honey and flowers.

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