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Tasting notes
Score 89/100 · Drink 1985-2000, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

This was a good, but hardly special vintage for the wines of Sauternes. However, the 1978 Raymond-Lafon gets my nod as the best sweet wine of this vintage. It lacks the high level of botrytis found in vintages such as 1975 and 1980, but exhibits beautifully textured, viscous, velvety flavors, full body, a refreshing lemony acidity, and a clean, crisp finish. This is not the biggest Raymond-Lafon, but it is certainly one of the most graceful. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 1/85.

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Critic scores
89
89/100

Robert Parker

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Raymond Lafon
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Grape Blend

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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