Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2013 - 1er Cru Classé

Bettane & Desseauve

About the wine:

Close to the perfection of the Preignac type, which combines a slightly fresher fruitiness reminiscent of the great Barsacs with the opulence of the Haut-Bommes. Drink between 2023 and 2043.

About the domain :

The estate now produces the great wines that its terroir allows, with perfect regularity and a complex but perfectly thought-out range of grand and second wines and two remarkable dry wines. It's hard to choose between the slightly more modern and exuberant Lion and the more classic Castelnau among the sweet second wines, as both are made without concession, with a lovely roasting of the grapes. In dry form, S has a little more density than the simple sec. Only Yquem can do a little better, especially when it comes to ageing.

Guide Hachette des vins

About the wine:

Dressed in sparkling gold, this 1er Cru Classé already boasts an assertive bouquet that combines all the hallmarks of a great Sauternes wine. Its sumptuous aromas of candied orange and mirabelle plum jam are underscored by a subtle, refined woodiness. After a dazzling attack, with mineral notes and surprising aromas of marron glacé, the palate asserts itself with its richness and finesse, combining opulence with elegance, with notes of quince, candied orange and melon. A very complete wine, with an assertive classicism, whose concentration guarantees a happy evolution.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

About the domain :

This vast estate was bought by AXA Millésimes in 1992. Thanks to a geographically well-distributed vineyard, Suduiraut combines the power of Haut-Sauternais wines with the prestigious fruitiness found in the crus of the Preignac and Barsac plateaus. The result is a full-bodied nectar that ages very slowly, but which, in great years, approaches genius. Recent vintages have reached a very high level.

James Suckling

About the wine:

This wine is phenomenal, with superb depth and texture. Full-bodied and very sweet, but the lively acidity balances the wine. Creamy mouthfeel with phenolic nuances. Excellent finish. This wine has a bright future. It will be even better in 2021, but it's already excellent.

Le Figaro vins

About the wine:

Straw color and lovely honeyed nose. Supple and round on the palate, a little soft, but with great substance and complexity on the finish. Between 2017 and 2034.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Brilliant again! And that's just the beginning! This 2013 shines with complexity and plurality. It pulls out all the stops, creating an exceptional symbiosis between subtlety and richness, finesse and fullness. Suave and creamy, the wine is above all fresh, harmonious and carried by an acidity that will accompany it throughout its life. And it's long. An extraordinary wine! 2028-2070

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

About the wine:

A superb wine! Luscious texture, fat, rich nose of honeyed tropical fruit, vanilla and candied lemon peel. Sweet and spicy on the palate, with a lovely fresh, honeyed finish of tropical fruit, vanilla and candied citrus peel.