Medium gold in color, the 2007 Nairac sails out of the glass with notes of lemon meringue pie, dried pineapple, and apple pie with hints of praline and creme caramel. The palate has a super racy backbone cutting through the dense fruit and nut layers, finishing long with a spicy lift.

In this concentrated wine, an opulent botrytis character dominates. Notes of yellow and citrus fruits combine with a lemon-flavored honey accent to produce a wine that has both richness and intense acidity. It needs to age. — Roger Voss

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. - NEAL MARTIN

The 2007 Nairac has a fresh nose (at least the second bottle!) with quince, saffron and touches of peach skin. The palate is quite elegant and poised with ample botrytis. Good tension from start to finish, this is a fine Barsac that should offer another 15-20 years' drinking pleasure. Tasted at the 2007 horizontal in Sauternes. -- Neal Martin