Clos Haut Peyraguey - Sauternes 2016

Vinous

87 / 100

byNeal Martinthe8/13/2020

The 2016 Clos Haut Peyraguey is quite low-key on a nose of beeswax, dried honey and a light marine influence. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening and fine acidity, and spicier than its peers, offering ginger and lemongrass. The problem with this, like many of its peers in this flight, is that it runs out of ideas toward the finish and comes across rather predictable and almost dour. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.

Jancis Robinson

16,5 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe2/5/2020

Wine Advocate

93 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe3/29/2019

The pale lemon colored 2016 Clos Haut-Peyraguey reveals a veritable cornucopia of tropical notes—guava, mango and pineapple—with nuances of spiced pears, jasmine, fallen leaves and allspice plus a touch of acacia honey. The palate is elegantly styled with all those intense scents marrying beautifully into a perfumed restraint, finishing with a lively citrus lift.

Jeb DUNNUCK

94 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe3/1/2019

Ripe peach, flowers, and honeyed citrus all emerge from the 2016 Clos Haut-Peyraguey, which has the vintage’s upfront, ripe, forward style front and center. It has beautiful purity of fruit and is already impossible to resist, yet it’s going to evolve nicely as well.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/5/2019

Juicy, with a solid core of maple-laced orange blossom, peach, mango and persimmon flavors backed by singed almond and crème brûlée notes on the finish. Best from 2022 through 2034. 2,417 cases made.  –JM

Jamessuckling.com

95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe2/4/2019

The nose of this mouth-filling and luscious Sauternes reminds me of those slices of candied orange, dipped in bitter chocolate. There’s a ton of power behind the seductive first impression, the finish very long with some mineral character that turns it in the dry direction. Drink or hold.

Le Figaro - L'Avis du Vin

18 / 20

byClub Vinthe5/15/2017

Nez d'abricots confits, ananas frais, miellé, pointe poire William. Bouche ample, gourmande, tonique, épicée, très grande longueur. Belle réussite.

Bettane & Desseauve

96-97 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/5/2017

Echantillons remarquables avec de meilleures prises de bois que par le passé, grand rôti, finesse, complet et digne du somptueux 2014.  

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe5/2/2017

The 2016 Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey was tightly wound on the nose with hints of melted butter infusing the citrus and honey fruit. It does not quite "flow" at the moment. The palate is well balanced with pure botrytised fruit, very well-judged acidity and although the finish is dominated by a patina of creamy new oak at the moment, everything is in place for a great Sauternes.

Wine Spectator

92-95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/28/2017

This is ripe, with enticing mango, papaya and peach notes carried by a creamy texture through a hazelnut cream–accented finish. Showy.—J.M.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

15,5 / 20

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/28/2017

Couleur jaune. Nez fruité, frais et un brin compoté. Bouche particulièrement fruitée, tendre, suave, légèrement épicée et un tantinet molle. Longueur moyenne.

matthewjukes.com

17 / 20

byMatthew Jukesthe4/25/2017

(95 Semillon, 5 Sauvignon Blanc) Barley sugar and little else, this is a delicious mono-tonal wine which will age fairly well but I cannot see it gathering complexity. 17+

Jancis Robinson

17 / 20

byJancis Robinsonthe4/21/2017

Quite intense nose. Lots of richness. Very classic, rich pear juice. Beautifully balanced and very intense. 14% Drink 2025-2040

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/5/2017

This is really spicy and rich with lots of dried-pineapple and honey character. Full-bodied, oily and flavorful. Really captures your attention. Better than the 2015.