Château d'Arche Sauternes 2018 - Grand Cru Classé
1*Étoile
Hachette
94/100
Decanter
90/100
Jean-Marc Quarin
90/100
James Suckling
"A beautiful 2018 vintage with an elegant, bright golden color. Still quite restrained in its aromatic expression, it awakens with aeration to reveal delicate candied flavors, invigorated on the palate by a beautiful liveliness, promising long aging potential. (Guide Hachette des Vins 2022 Edition) - Delivery in wooden cases for all orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery method).
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Eye
Beautiful golden color
Nose
A beautiful fragrance composed of white fruits (pear and mandarin) and sweet, almost pastry-like notes.
Mouth
Very smooth and generous with a lovely acidity. Long finish.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2021
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy with quail with foie gras, strawberry ricotta, or nectarine flan.
Decanter
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100
About wine:
It has a lovely touch of lime zest, white flowers, and citrus, with a pleasant hint of burnt caramel on the finish. Its silky texture makes it a beautiful classic Sauternes.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About wine:
A beautiful 2018 vintage with an elegant, bright golden color. Still quite restrained in its aromatic expression, it awakens with aeration to reveal delicate candied flavors, invigorated on the palate by a beautiful liveliness that is full-bodied, tender, and smooth, promising long aging potential.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide) 2 stars (Successful production)
About the estate:
"Located in the middle of thirty hectares of vineyards in production, on the heights of the village of Sauternes, with a climate favorable to the development of botrytis cinera, the famous 'noble rot'..."
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2012 guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking and, as such, all the estates listed in it, even those without stars, represent, in our opinion, the excellence of French production.)
About the estate:
"For several years now, Jérôme Cosson, manager of this second growth, has been skillfully exploiting the heritage of old vines, producing a beautifully rich wine capable of aging harmoniously. As for the prices, they remain very attractive."
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Honey, wax, marmalade, dried apricot, and pineapple. Round, smooth, and long, with caramel at the end.
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100
About wine:
Golden color. Medium intensity and very fruity nose. Smooth, mellow, flavorful, rich, and very fruity on the palate, offering a noble touch. The wine finishes very long, with subtle hints of bitter orange. Strong sapidity.