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Sweet sweet
The wine reveals intense aromas of exotic fruits, dominated by mango, pineapple and caramel, subtly complemented by notes of verbena and ginger. Aged for 20 months in oak barrels (45% new, 55% used), it retains a smooth yet rich flavour. The palate offers a viscous texture and balanced structure, while the long-lasting finish unfolds with notes of mandarin and white pepper.
Serve at 10–12 °C with desserts, a fruit platter or lightly aged cheeses.
What an amazing nose of tropical fruits like lychees, mangoes and pineapples, with botrytis spice, too. Full and very layered with candied apple, tangerines and kumquats. Sweet and so balanced. Super brightness, too. Acidity balances it out. Pure semillon. Production was only 4 hectoliters per hectare.
With 137 grams per liter of residual sugar, the 2020 Suduiraut possesses an exotic, deep bouquet of litchi, mango, pineapple, peach and ripe orchard fruits. Medium to full-bodied, dense and concentrated with a stunning rôti—the French term for the consequence of noble rot—it’s layered and textured with a fleshy core of fruit and a perfumed finish with notes of curry leaf and ginger, underlined by a gastronomic bitterness. The harvest took place between September 16 and November 5, encompassing one of the longest in the contemporary estate’s history yet yielding a mere 8.5 hectoliters per hectare. This 100% Sémillon was matured for 20 months in 50% new oak barrels and 50% one-year-old barrels and will offer a broad drinking window
Château Suduiraut is a wine estate of the Sauternes appellation on the southern bank of Bordeaux, classified as Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, a status that reflects its long-standing reputation for quality among producers of sweet Bordeaux wines.
The history of the estate dates back to the 17th century, when the property belonged to well-known Bordeaux landowners and winegrowers. In the 18th century, the name Suduiraut became associated with the production of high-quality sweet white wines. For many years the dominant variety on the estate has been ‘Sémillon’, complemented by ‘Sauvignon Blanc’ and ‘Muscadelle’, creating a style that has long earned critical acclaim for its concentration, aromatic depth, and ageing potential.
The vineyards cover approximately 90–100 hectares and are dedicated to the production of sweet Bordeaux wines. The main variety is ‘Sémillon’, which, due to its thin skin, is particularly susceptible to Botrytis cinerea (noble rot), the microorganism that gives the wines their concentrated aromatic and flavour nuances as well as the balance of sweetness, acidity, and mineral structure that defines classic Sauternes. Alongside ‘Sémillon’, the vineyards are planted with ‘Sauvignon Blanc’ and a small proportion of ‘Muscadelle’.
The Suduiraut microclimate is characterized by morning mists from the Gironde River and daily temperature variations, which encourage the development of noble rot. Thanks to this phenomenon, Sauternes wines gain exceptional aromatic intensity and a distinctive sweetness structure. The harvest is carried out by hand in several passes in order to select only perfectly botrytized fruit, forming the basis for wines with excellent concentration and longevity.
After fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels, a proportion of which are new, providing additional structure, aromatic complexity, and ageing potential. As a result of this ageing strategy, Suduiraut wines display remarkable complexity, ranging from aromas of honey, citrus fruits, and apricots to subtle spicy and nutty nuances that continue to evolve with time.
Château Suduiraut wines are balanced, elegant, and complex, with a harmonious integration of acidity and natural sweetness, enabling them to age for several decades. They regularly receive international recognition from critics and collectors alike, and are regarded as some of the most representative examples of the Sauternes appellation.
