Suduiraut 2015
Description
A rich, highly concentrated Sauternes, Château Suduiraut is a guaranteed staple for anyone who has a penchant for sweet wine. The 2022 vintage received exceptionally high scores, with Jeb Dunnuck stating that it “one of the finest Sauternes I’ve been lucky enough to taste in some time”. At 200 hectares in size, its 92 hectare vineyard comprises Semillon (c.80%) and Sauvignon Blanc (c.20%). However, its 2022 vintage its one of only three vintages in its history that has used a blend of 100% Semillon. Bordering the illustrious d’Yquem, Suduiraut also benefits from superb terroir which sees the vines root on gravelly, sandy soil. Thin soil with little water leads to low yields, which forces the vines to take nourishment from deep underground, and in turn leads to the wine’s outstanding opulence. Its misty climate is what enable botrytis to thrive, which in turn forms a highly concentrated, rich nectar. Harvested in several stages, the fruit is aged in 33% new barriques for 24 months. The estate produces a sweet white wine classified premier grand cru. Their wine is characterized by its complexity, softness and body; it is also renowned for its longevity. It is composed of 90% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc.
CRITIC REVIEWS
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2015 Suduiraut has 150 g/l residual sugar. Pale to medium gold in color, it strolls out of the glass with forward, up-front scents of dried apricots, mango pudding, and pineapple upside-down cake, followed by hints of acacia honey, candied ginger, and wild fungi, plus a touch of allspice. The palate is fantastically fresh, with satisfying flamboyance, delivering loads of tropical fruit and baking spice layers, finishing long with a gingery lift.
Neal Martin
The 2015 Suduiraut was a little more backward than its fellow Sauternes after bottling, eventually opening to offer dried honey, yellow flowers, hints of quince and a subtle pressed flower scent. The palate is well balanced with a mellifluous opening, a powerful and assertive Suduiraut with layers of botrytized fruit and a captivating, spicy finish that lingers long in the mouth. Outstanding—this is one of the best Sauternes in 2015.
DELIVERY INFORMATION
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