Château Suduiraut, 1er Cru Classé, Sauternes
Ref. 0740
This wine has a lovely depth, showing great concentration and a rich, fabulous bouquet. Creamy with a lusciously full texture, and smoky, rôti fruit complexity, all cut through by some superb acidity which gives the wine some freshness. Deeply opulent, and a meaty finish. This is really impressive.
- Colour: Pudding
- Grapes: Semillon
- Vintage: 1995
- Closure: cork
- Alcohol: 13.5%
- Other info: Château Suduiraut is located in the commune of Preignac and its vineyards border those of d'Yquem. The property has a long history stretching back to the 15th century. Only a solitary wing remains of the original château, as it was destroyed by the Duc d' Éperon in the 16th century. The present château was built in the 17th century by the Suduiraut family, who also commissioned a spectacular garden designed by Le Nôtre. Suduiraut was classified as a 1er Cru Classé in 1855. Since 1992 Suduiraut has been owned by AXA which also owns Château Pichon-Longueville in Pauillac and Château Petit-Village in Pomerol. Suduiraut's 90 hectares of vineyards are planted with 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are harvested in several 'tries' and are fermented in 50-hectolitre stainless steel tanks. The wine is then aged in small barriques (33% new) for 24 months. Suduiraut's winemaker Pierre Pascaud has produced a series of outstanding wines which are powerful, complex and beautifully harmonious. The wines show at their best with at least 10 years of bottle age.
- Winery website: www.suduiraut.com
£62.95
or £59.80 when purchasing any 12 mixed bottles.