Sauternes Chateau Les Justices 2022

There is something fascinating about the wines of Sautern. It must be the fact that they are rare and valuable. Or because they are the result of a long process that involves the collaboration of a particular mould that must hit the vineyards in the right season and without which it would not be possible to obtain the same result. Maybe, finally, because when you have the opportunity to taste them you understand immediately that Sauternes are not simply dessert wines but rather the very symbol of elegance and the essence of French style. This elegant passito proposed by Château Les Justices is the child of three grapes. Sémillon, in clear predominance, with Sauvignon blanc and Muscadelle. There's just a bit of the latter. Roughly 5% of the total. The harvest is accurate. Only grapes affected by mould but without defects should arrive in the cellar. It is necessary to go through the vineyard several times to complete the job and the workforce must be super-skilled to avoid making mistakes. After careful vinification of the wine at the right temperature and time, we move on to the maturation phase which, in the case of this wine, never lasts less than two years. Time more than justified by the final result. It is enough to bring the glass close to the nose to be certain of this. Notes of yellow-fleshed and tropical fruits, white flowers, pear, apple and acacia honey. On the palate, however, it reveals itself to be fresh, with a nice breadth and excellent balance.