Chateau d’Arche 2005 Sauternes

There are several reasons to be amazed by this $43.49 wine. First, it’s a Sauternes, not necessarily a hotbed of sub-$50 bottlings in 750ml. Second, it’s from the legendary 2005 vintage. Third, it’s drinking well now and will continue to do so for years to come. Enjoy sweetness? Acid? Lushness? We’d recommend buying two for this price, drinking one now, and saving the other for a decade. Or drink them both now. For this price, you can let loose with impunity.