White

Cuvée Exceptionelle

Château Simon

Sauternes · France

Fact sheet

Type
White
Grape
Bordeaux-style White Blend
Country
France
Region
Sauternes
Appellation
Sauternes
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Sweetness
sweet

Food pairing

foie gras · blue cheese · almond tart · lemon tart · citrus fruits · desserts

Rated vintages

  • 201193 pts

    A gold color and honey aromas set the scene for this rich, opulent wine. It has a great layer of botrytis as well as plenty of spice and delicious apricot and orange fruit flavors, finishing with a tang of crisp acidity. Drink from 2020.

  • 201092 pts

    Maturity comes slowly to a Sauternes, but this wine is almost there. Its fine sweetness is balanced by a lemon curd-like acidity while its rich botrytis is finely integrated with the opulent texture. Drink now.

  • 200990 pts

    Apricot and orange flavors are still right up front in this rich wine. Its acidity and poise show a balance that is delicious now. The aftertaste is crisp, cool and stylish.