Chateau Raymond-Lafon, 1er G.C.C, 1855 375ml 2015 Size::6 Bottle Case some soft licorice and clove

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

The grapes from 2022 came off the vine with lovely concentration andflavour and great natural acidity

Hints of passion fruit

The palate is warm

Chateau Raymond-Lafon, 1er G.C.C, 1855 375ml 2015 Size::6 Bottle Case some soft licorice and cloveRaymond 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