Sauternes & Barsac: Sheer excellence
Average yield: 12.2hl/ha
Variance from 2022: -14%
Scroll down to see tasting notes and scores for the top Sauternes & Barsac en primeur 2023 wines
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See the top-scoring Sauternes & Barsac 2023 en primeur wines
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Source : https://www.decanter.com/premium/best-sauternes-barsac-2023-wines-tasted-en-primeur-528839/
