Gary Hewitt

"Pronounced honey, dried apricot and mango, rye bread, vanilla and toast; viscous, rich, sweet and round on the palate with bracing acidity holding it all together; lingering finish. The Barsac region is a sub-region of the more famous Sauternes region. The 2002 vintage for Sauternes was not highly rated: this wine shows how a good winemaker can make a terrific wine in a challenging year--bravo! Seared fois gras is the perfect match, but don't limit yourself. (2002 tasted 8 March 2018)"