Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2020

Vintage: 2020

. Original price: . Final price: $48.99

Chateau Suduiraut is a prestigious winery located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, renowned for producing exquisite sweet wines. The estate's vineyards are primarily planted with Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes, which are carefully harvested to produce a rich and complex wine. The winemaking process involves allowing the grapes to be affected by noble rot, which concentrates the sugars and flavors, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels to enhance the wine's depth and complexity. The resulting wine boasts a luscious flavor profile with notes of honey, apricot, and citrus, balanced by a vibrant acidity and a long, elegant finish. It pairs beautifully with foie gras, blue cheese, or fruit-based desserts.

Professional Scores

95

Made from 100% Semillon, the 2020 Suduiraut is being aged for 16 to 20 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. It has 14% alcohol and 137 grams per liter of residual sugar. Pale to medium lemon-gold in color, aromas of pineapple upside-down cake, green mango and peach preserves tumble effortlessly out of the glass, followed by hints of honeycomb, preserved ginger and allspice. The palate is rich and decadent, delivering a seductively oily texture and just enough freshness to lift the long, spicy finish.

The Wine Advocate

95

Made from 100% Semillon, the 2020 Suduiraut is being aged for 16 to 20 months in French oak barrels, 50% new. It has 14% alcohol and 137 grams per liter of residual sugar. Pale to medium lemon-gold in color, aromas of pineapple upside-down cake, green mango and peach preserves tumble effortlessly out of the glass, followed by hints of honeycomb, preserved ginger and allspice. The palate is rich and decadent, delivering a seductively oily texture and just enough freshness to lift the long, spicy finish.

The Wine Advocate

375ml