Sigalas Rabaud - Sauternes 2023

The Wine Palate

94

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 09/04/2026

The 2023 Sigalas-Rabaud, 100% Sémillon, has 140 g/l of residual sugar. Pale lemon-straw in color, it waltzes out with gregarious notions of pineapple upside-down cake, lemon meringue pie, and honeysuckle, giving way to fragrant wafts of jasmine tea, lemongrass, and fresh ginger. The palate is beautifully balanced, with bags of freshness lifting the intense citrus and tropical fruit layers, finishing on a lingering gingery note.

Wine Advocate

96

par Yohan Castaing le 05/03/2026

Opening with a delicate, fresh and finely defined bouquet, the 2023 Sigalas Rabaud reveals aromas of spices, flowers, ripe orchard fruits and exotic fruits. Medium- to full-bodied, dense and fleshy, it is structured around a vibrant core of fruit and framed by beautifully judged gastronomic bitterness, concluding with a long, gently spicy finish.

Vinous

93

par Neal Martin le 01/02/2026

The 2023 Sigalas Rabaud has a pretty bouquet with pineapple, lemon thyme and dried honey scents that open gracefully in the glass. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, lovely viscosity, bright and lively, with a touch of pineapple on the finish. Delicious!

Decanter.com

95

par Georgina Hindle le 01/02/2026

Juicy and lively acidity offsets the clear sweetness but there’s pristine fruit quality that just shines through straight away. I love this, tangy, sweet but not cloying, still quite cool with mineral touches showing the nuance to this. Just brilliant, one I want to drink now! Immediately accessible. Fun.

Jamessuckling.com

93

par James Suckling le 27/01/2026

Aromas of sweet, creamy dried fruit, spices, creme brulee, egg custard and beeswax. Direct and lush, with a medium to full body and a long, textured finish. Drink or hold.

My Bettane + Desseauve

96-97

par Bettane & Desseauve le 15/05/2024

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

Yvesbeck.wine

95-96

par Yves Beck le 14/05/2024

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

par Jeb Dunnuck le 13/05/2024

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

par Jeff Leve le 06/05/2024

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

par Jane Anson le 06/05/2024

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

par Antonio Galloni le 30/04/2024

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

par Neal Martin le 29/04/2024

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

par Peter Moser le 29/04/2024

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

par Alexandre Ma le 28/04/2024

Jamessuckling.com

92-93

par James Suckling le 25/04/2024

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

par Jonathan Chicheportiche le 24/04/2024

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux

95

par Jane Anson le 15/04/2024

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.