Sigalas Rabaud - Sauternes 2023

My Bettane + Desseauve

96-97

by Bettane & Desseauvethe5/15/2024

Magnifique richesse de la vendange et finesse particulière, grand rapport qualité-prix et priorité d’achat en primeur.

Yvesbeck.wine

95-96

byYves Beckthe5/14/2024

Das Bouquet von Sigalas Rabaud ist sehr subtil! Einladende Noten, die Charme und Frische miteinander verbinden, zeigen sich in Nuancen von Bitterorangen, Crème Catalane, Aprikosen und Pfefferminze! Am Gaumen gehen Süße und Frische Hand in Hand. Der Wein zeichnet sich durch seine Eleganz aus, durch seine Fähigkeit, den lieblichen Charakter einzuwickeln und die Frische durch eine strukturierende Säure und feine Bitternoten zu bilden. Ein Sigalas-Rabaud voller Finesse.

Jeb DUNNUCK

93-95

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/13/2024

Caramelized peach, honeyed orange, croissant, spice, and candied mint are just some of the nuances in the 2023 Château Sigalas Rabaud, a beautifully balanced, layered, elegant Sauternes in the vintage that has nicely balanced sweetness and a clean, lengthy finish.

The Wine Cellar Insider

92-94

byJeff Levethe5/6/2024

Juicy, ripe, and overripe pineapples, apricots, candied white peaches, caramel, flowers, and honey are all over the place. The finish is all about the honey-slathered, ripe, and over ripe, sweet tropical fruits with their racy edge. You can enjoy this early as well as age it. Drink from 2026-2045. 92-94 Pts.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

95

byJane Ansonthe5/6/2024

This has lovely bitter orange zest with grip and tension wrapped up in luscious perserved lemons and marmalade. Super enjoyable, lifts through the palate, and showcases the pleasures of the vintage. Great quality. 140g/l residual sugar. Lambert des Granges family.

Vinous

92-94

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2024

The 2023 Sigalas Rabaud is still taking shape in barrel, yet it possesses notable depth and textural richness, even in this somewhat unsettled state. I especially admire its dynamic energy and overall vibrancy. White peach, jasmine, spice, mint and exotic flowers all grace a Sauternes that is distinguished by its flavor concentration and complexity.

Vinous

91-93

byNeal Martinthe4/29/2024

Curiously, the 2023 Sigalas Rabaud comes across just a little muted at the moment—no doubt, just a closed phase during its élevage. The palate is fresh and zesty on the entry with candied orange peel and quince. It’s not as dense or weighty as its peers, but it has plenty of energy and a long, spicy aftertaste. Fine.

Falstaff

93

byPeter Moserthe4/29/2024

Medium golden yellow, silver reflections. Delicately floral, white tropical fruit, some peach, a hint of mango. Substantial, vivid wood, white pepper, ripe stone fruit, opu- lent fruit, not yet fully in balance, will benefit from further ageing.

Alexandre Ma

95-96

byAlexandre Mathe4/28/2024

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

byJames Sucklingthe4/25/2024

This has a sweet spiced-pear, apple-tart and light honey character. Sweet, medium-bodied palate and a salty, spicy finish. Fresh and balanced.

Vertdevin

95

byJonathan Chicheportichethe4/24/2024

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

95

byJane Ansonthe4/15/2024

This has lovely bitter orange zest with grip and tension wrapped up in luscious perserved lemons and marmalade. Super enjoyable, lifts through the palate, and showcases the pleasures of the vintage. Great quality. 140g/l residual sugar. Lambert des Granges family.