Tasted single blind against its peers. The Nairac 2007 has a beautiful bouquet with lime, tropical fruit, a touch of marmalade and pure quince. It has certainly opened up in recent months. The palate is very well-balanced with racy acidity, very citrus-driven at first and fanning towards a generous, honey-rich barley sugar finish that shuts down on the finish. Watch this little gem unfold with time? Tasted January 2011.

The 2007 Chateau Nairac is a little pinched on the nose, which is surprising considering the growing season. There are pure honey, guava and quince scents wanting to spring forth, but it does not quite happen and I suspect a couple of hours decanting would awaken those aromas. The palate is well-balanced with pointed acidity. There is plenty of fresh citrus fruit here interwoven with orange rind and a touch of barley sugar that lend it real Barsac rather than Sauternes personality. As I suggested, decant the 2007 so that it loses those inhibitions. Drink 2016-2035. Tasted March 2014.

Sample was very cloudy, but the orangey, zesty citrus fruit flavours show promise and there is real concentration. Could move up.