Chateau Raymond-Lafon, 1er G.C.C, 1855 375ml 2015 Size::6 Bottle Case 75% of the blend spent

75% of the blend spent 35 days on skins (with very gentle extraction) to build texture and structure

such as Indian

and with lemon jelly and intense ripe fruits shining through

some soft licorice and clove and a fine but voluptuous tannin structure

all brown spice and plum

Chateau Raymond-Lafon, 1er G.C.C, 1855 375ml 2015 Size::6 Bottle Case 75% of the blend spentRaymond Lafon is a name to watch in the Sauternes district, particularly if one is looking for a wine that is close to the brilliance and majestic richness of Yquem for less than one third the price. This small estate abuts Yquem's vineyard and has had an excellent reputation. The 1921 Raymond Lafon was considered even better than Yquem's wine in that great vintage. I have never tasted the 1921 Raymond Lafon, but the single greatest Sauternes I have