2012 Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey
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The 2012 Clos Haut-Peyraguey has a light resinous, waxy bouquet that opens nicely in the glass, though again, it is not rivetingly complex. The palate is balanced with a viscous entry, fine acidity, more expressive here than the nose with a pleasing, quite detailed crème brûlée and quince infused finish. Fine, if just lacking a bit of pizzazz. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Tasted blind. Deep amber. Hint of blue cheese on the nose. Very sweet and rich. Opulent. Too sweet to serve as an aperitif. (JR)
Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. The 2012 Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey has a lifted bouquet of honeysuckle and peach, with just a hint of chlorine underneath that ebbs away and is replaced by lemon curd. The palate is viscous on the entry with light honeyed fruit, white peach and marmalade, gently building towards the easy-going, slightly smudged finish that gently caresses the mouth. This is a respectable Sauternes for 2012 and a fine Clos Haut-Peyraguey to enjoy over the next dozen years or so.
Tasted blind. Not 100% clean on the nose. Some freshness and life on the palate. Nervy and a bit unintegrated. Edgy. Sinewy. Still quite chewy. (JR)