2013 Bastor Lamontagne
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The 2013 Bastor-Lamontagne has a light innocuous bouquet. This feels quite ephemeral. The palate is better with light botrytised fruit, candied orange peel and apricot, just a little smudged towards the finish. This is an easy-drinking Sauternes; honestly, it pales next to vastly improved recent vintages.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
Hint of caramelised lemon on the nose but the sulphur dioxide shows too. Not particularly intense and woody on the finish. (JH)
Lime, lemon and cream. Not much botrytic flavour and the sweetness dominates the finish. Slight greenness too. (RH)
About the producer

This Sauternes estate was acquired by the Cathiard family of Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte in 2014. Located not too far from Ch. Suduiraut, the property has 52 hectares of vines in a single block.