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Chateau Caillou Cuvee Reine Sauternes 1999

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£85.00

The Cuvee Reine is very special Sauternes. Only two barrels were made, from selected parcels of raisined and botrytised vines, in one of the greatest-ever vintages for the region. The palate is brimming with honeyed nuts, grilled pineapple, mango, and barley sugar with hints of marmalade and black tea

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At a Glance

Flavour Deep & Rich

Country of Origin France

% ABV 13

Rare Yes

Grape Variety Sémillon

Vintage 1999

Region Bordeaux

Bottle Size 75CL

Fine Yes

Description

Based on the clay limestone soils of Barsac, this Deuxieme Cru Classé remains one of the few family run estates still operating at a high level of quality. The property has been in hands of the Ballan family since 1909. They have 12.5 hectares of vineyards, from which the average yield is a miserly 12 hectolitres per hectare, making this a real labour of love. Alongside Chateau Caillou, they also produce a second brand, Chateau Haut-Mayne.

100% Semillon. A very rare wine made only in the finest vintages, such as 2001 which is one of the greatest in the history of Sauternes. Only 2 barrels produced, from some of the latest picked bunches in the best sectors of vineyard; a combination of raisined and fully botrytised berries. This is aged in mainly new French oak barriques for nearly 3 years. A remarkable, rich wine with a compelling nose of marmalade, dried mango, prune, saffron and honeycomb. Broad and mouthcoating with an endless finish and persistent acidity which will ensure at last another 15 years of life.