Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2005 375ml Champagne Philippe Gonet and you’ll have a transcendent

and you’ll have a transcendent pairing with any hearty meat you throw on the grill

Taste: In the mouth it is savory

bitter orange zest and dried fig aromatics imbued with luxurious florals that shine through the unctuous texture and wonderful caress of refreshing acidity

pickled ginger and slivered almond

with notes of dried apricots and dried fruits

Chateau d'Yquem, Sauternes, France 2005 375ml Champagne Philippe Gonet and you’ll have a transcendentThis isn't sweet, but just so wonderfully rich. It's the concentration of botrytis that makes the wine. The texture is velvet, but with a spicy bite to it. Apricot, honey and marzipan all contribute to a wine that will age over decades. 97 Pts Wine Enthusiast