Chateau Suduiraut • Sauternes, France
Château Suduiraut is the estate’s flagship Premier Cru Classé Sauternes, a noble-rot sweet white wine based predominantl…Château Suduiraut is the estate’s flagship Premier Cru Classé Sauternes, a noble-rot sweet white wine based predominantly on Sémillon (with a little Sauvignon Blanc) from gravelly sandy-clay soils in Preignac, next to Château d’Yquem. Hand-…Learn More »
$59
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
99
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Botrytis intensity is immediate in Chateau Suduiraut 2023, with layers of acacia honey, candied citrus peel and ripe apricot gliding over a core of vivid, mouthwatering acidity. Despite its formidable richness and high residual sugar, the wine feels lifted and precise rather than heavy, finishing very long with hints of baking spice and floral tones. A particularly refined, pure expression of 100% Sémillon that emphasizes elegance over sheer opulence.
Foie gras terrine; Roquefort or bleu d’Auvergne; Lemon tart with almond frangipane
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Château Suduiraut is the estate’s flagship Premier Cru Classé Sauternes, a noble-rot sweet white wine based predominantly on Sémillon (with a little Sauvignon Blanc) from gravelly sandy-clay soils in Preignac, next to Château d’Yquem. Hand-harvested in successive passes and aged around 18–24 months in French oak, it is known for its golden color, great longevity, and opulent yet balanced profile, typically showing layers of honeyed stone fruit, citrus marmalade, floral notes, and candied or roasted nuances that gain complexity with age.