Raymond Lafon 2010
Raymond Lafon 2010 is a dry, medium-bodied white from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc (Sauternes, France), in the rich, round whites style. Acidity is fresh; oak influence is little. Good with blue cheese, goat cheese, asparagus, roast chicken. Cheapest offer £45.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Château Raymond-Lafon is a well-regarded Sauternes producer located near the famous Château d`Yquem. They are known for their high-quality sweet wines made from a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The 2010 vintage was a very successful year for Bordeaux, particularly for sweet wines from Sauternes. The weather conditions were favourable, with a warm and dry summer that allowed the grapes to ripen fully, followed by the necessary humidity in the fall to promote noble rot. The 2010 vintage has a rich and unctuous mouthfeel, balanced by a lively acidity that prevents it from being overly sweet or cloying.