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 with an elegant, brilliant golden hue. Still somewhat reserved in its aromatic expression, it opens up with aeration to reveal delicate candied notes, enhanced on the palate by a full-bodied, soft, and smooth texture with lovely liveliness, promising excellent aging potential. ” (Guide Hachette des Vins 2022 Edition) - Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Beautiful golden dress
Nose
A beautiful fragrance composed of white fruits (pear and mandarin) and sweet, almost pastry-like notes
Palate
Very smooth and full-bodied 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
Serve with quail with foie gras, strawberry ricotta, or a nectarine flan
Decanter
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
It has lovely notes 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 the wine:
A beautiful 2018 with an elegant, brilliant golden hue. Still somewhat reserved in its aromatic expression, it opens up with aeration to reveal delicate candied notes, enhanced on the palate by a full-bodied, soft, and smooth texture with lovely liveliness, promising excellent aging potential.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated estate (2012 guide) 2** stars (Successful production)
About the estate:
"Located amidst some thirty hectares of vineyards in production, on the hills above the village of Sauternes, with a climate conducive to the development of Botrytis cinerea, 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 here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the pinnacle of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
"For several years now, Jérôme Cosson, the manager of this Second Growth, has been skillfully cultivating the estate’s old vines, producing a wine of great richness that ages beautifully. As for the prices, they remain very attractive."
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Honey, wax, marmalade, dried apricots, and pineapple. Round, smooth, and long-lasting, with a caramel finish.
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2021 guide) 90/100
About the wine:
Golden color. Medium-intensity, very fruity nose. On the palate, it is smooth, velvety, flavorful, rich, and very fruity, with a refined texture. The wine finishes with a very long, lingering aftertaste, featuring subtle notes of bitter orange. Strong savory character.