Sweet sweet
One of the great names of Sauternes. A 1er Grand Cru Classé estate located next to Château d’Yquem, where Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc express the noble elegance of botrytised grapes.
On the nose, it opens with orange zest, dried plums, honey, and fresh apricot. These are followed by notes of pineapple, exotic fruits, orange blossom, and acacia, with a delicate line of ginger, nutmeg, and the gentle spiciness brought by noble rot.
On the palate, the wine is concentrated yet soft, with the distinctive creaminess of Sémillon. Its luscious sweetness is lifted by vibrant acidity. The flavour is dominated by honey, lemon curd, apricot, and tropical fruit, ending with a subtle saline limestone finish that provides freshness. The aftertaste is long and warm, echoing dried fruits and balsamic herbs.
The identity of Château Suduiraut is shaped by its sand–gravel terraces over a limestone base, which naturally limit yields and enhance fruit concentration. The unique Sauternes microclimate, where the Ciron River meets the Garonne valley, produces cool morning mists and sunny afternoons — ideal conditions for the development of botrytis cinerea.
The harvest is carried out in several passes, selecting only the grapes with the most ideal noble rot. Fermentation takes place in small tanks using natural yeasts. The wine is aged for 18–20 months in French oak barrels, often 50–60% new oak.
Serve at 10–12 °C with foie gras with fig jam, blue cheese (Roquefort), and duck glazed with orange sauce.
So many aromas of dried apricots, turmeric, pine nuts and botrytis. Full-bodied with 190 grams of sugar and incredible length and richness. The salted caramel, light nuts and dried fruit go on for minutes. 100% semillon. A great sweet wine. Drinkable already but will age for ages. Better in three or four years but already gorgeous.
