Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2009

Domaine History

Château Suduiraut is a Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 classification of Sauternes and Barsac. Its grand vin is selected from the estate’s most prestigious terroirs and is known for complexity and longevity.

Terroir

The 2009 season combined a wet spring with a sunny flowering period and a hot summer. Beneficial storms and a particularly warm, sunny August produced healthy, evenly ripened grapes before the arrival of noble rot.

Winemaking

Harvest ran from 17 September to 20 October 2009 in three selective passes. The final blend is 93% Sémillon and 7% Sauvignon Blanc. The wine matured for 18 months, half in new barrels and half in one-vintage barrels, and was bottled on 5 August 2011.

Tasting Notes

Brilliant golden yellow. The nose combines candied exotic fruit, white flowers, gingerbread and flint. Powerful yet fresh on the palate, it shows roasted pineapple, candied apricot and barley sugar, followed by a long finish of spice, candied fruit and vanilla.

A rich and powerful 2009 Sauternes whose freshness preserves elegance and length.

Pairing

Serve cool rather than ice-cold. The estate suggests pairings including seafood, white meat, gently spiced Asian cuisine and mature cheeses.