Castle Sigalas Rabaud - Sauternes 2010

Wine Advocate

95 / 100

byNeal Martinthe4/30/2014

Though Sigalas-Rabaud 2010 was extremely promising out-of-barrel, I never expected that it would trump d’Yquem in a blind tasting once in bottle. It has an engaging, pure and lifted bouquet with scents of lemon curd, honey, ripe oranges and quince that are extremely well-defined. The palate is well-defined with a fine line of acidity, crisp mineralite and tension. This is very composed and tightly wound, a Sauternes probably built for the long-term and not giving too much away now. Yet the class is already tangible. This is one of the best wines from the estate in recent years. Drink now-2030+.

Decanter Magazine

18 / 20

bySteven Spurrierthe1/1/2014

Ripe lemon, fresh peaches and some exotic fruits make up this complex nose. The palate is rich and velvety with good concentration and enough acidity for the long term. The finish is a classy flourish of a prima ballerina finishing her move.
Drink: 2014-2039

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

byJames Molesworththe3/31/2013

A broad, unctuous style, with toasted coconut and brioche flavors framing the creamed apricot, tangerine and mango core. Stays toasty and nutty through the thick finish, with pleasant base notes. Drink now through 2025. –JM

Jamessuckling.com

94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/17/2013

Lots of toffee at first in this wonderful Sauternes. Vanilla, apricot and pure white peach with loads of white flowers. Very pretty nose. Wonderful texture on the palate with a beautiful elegant texture and finesse. Medium sweet. Long and charming. Drink from 2016.

Wine Advocate

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/31/2011

This has quite a bit of sulphur on the nose at first, but it clears with aeration. It remains tightly-coiled, with lemon, honey, apricot and limestone, demonstrating fine minerality. The palate has great tension on the entry, quite spicy and nutty in style, with a vibrant, zesty finish. This is an exuberant Sigalas-Rabaud with great potential.

Wein Wisser

19 / 20

the5/31/2011

Recht dunkles Gelb mit erstem Goldschimmer. Reifes Bouquet mit frisch gekochtem Goldem Delicious. Im Gaumen reich, fast ölig, likörartig, endet mit Mirabellen und frisch geschleudertem Honig. Ein dicker Sigalas mit grossartigem Potenzial. 2018-2055

Le Point

15 / 20

byJacques Dupontthe5/12/2011

Poire, pomme, bouche riche, puissante, note de cire, très riche, mais un équillibre qui n'est pas encore en place. O=2015 G=25 ans

timatkin.com

92 / 100

byTim Atkin MWthe5/11/2011

TAST

18-19 / 20

by Bettane & Desseauvethe4/30/2011

Doré avec des reflets verts, prise de bois plus marquée que d'autres, somptueuse matière par derrière, long, rôté, merveilleusement équilibré, grand avenir.

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/30/2011

Deep orangey gold. Very big and quite beery. Massively sweet – quite an achievement! With the 2010 streak of acidity. Fresh and vigorous but confident and well made. Masses of intrusive acidity. RS 130 g/l, TA 3.9 g/l. Drink 2020-2035

Decanter Magazine

18,5 / 20

the4/30/2011

Golden colour, but with green edges indicating ability to age, some oakiness but as with Rieussec impressive texture and aftertaste, great class, and perfect 'Haut-Bommes' type (Haut-Bommes is the name of the most elevated Sauternes quarter). Drink 2020-2050. (18.5 points)

Jamessuckling.com

92-93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/30/2011

This is bright with a fresh and vibrant backbone of acidity and palate. The first impression of the palate is full of honey and caramel and the finish is long and silky.