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Tasting notes
Score 87/100 · Drink 2022-2030, Neal Martin, Sep 2022

The 2012 de Malle has more complexity on the nose compared to its peers, greater energy with scents of peach, dried honey and saffron. The palate is well balanced with fine acidity, not that viscous. For me, it just lacks botrytis and consequently comes across more like a sweet white than a Sauternes. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.

Critic scores

Critic scores
87
87/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com

15
15/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

17 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 17/20 · Drink 2023-2040, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2022

Tasted blind. Thick and sweet. With lots of botrytis. Luscious and almost over the top in terms of sweetness. Chewy finish. (JR)

15 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 15/20 · Drink 2017-2021, Jancis Robinson MW, Jan 2016

Tasted blind. Pale greenish gold. Paler than most. Fresh, refreshing nose with some focus. Fairly light and a tad sugary. Simple pear-juice flavours. But not much length. (JR)

17 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2020-2032, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Apr 2013

Slightly cloudy. Orange and apricot aroma with a touch of cedary oak. Juicy and fresh, with sweetness and acidity finely balanced. Concentrated in the middle and sustained. (JH)

About the producer

de Malle
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Product details

Grape Blend

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Classification

Second Cru

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