2001 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes - 750ml

2001 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes - 750ml

$145.00
2001 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes - 98 pts

Château Suduiraut is located in Sauternes, Bordeaux, and is known for its sweet wines made predominantly from Semillon. In 1855 it was classified as Premier Cru as part of the 1855 Classification of Sauternes and Barsac. Today, the vineyards are planted mostly with Semillon, alongside small plots of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris.

The estate has over 90 hectares (222 acres) under vine, on gravelly, sandy soils near the banks of the Gironde, which helps with the development of botrytis. Harvest is staggered to make sure all the bunches are at their optimum when picked, and only the best botrytis-affected grapes make it into Château Suduiraut.

The grand vin is aged on its lees in 50 percent new French oak for up to 24 months. This process is controlled barrel-by-barrel to allow for an easier distinction between the top wine and the wines that will become the second and third wines of the estate. The second wine, Castelnau de Suduiraut, is made from grapes that are expressive earlier in the season, and the wine itself is approachable in its youth. In 2011, Château Suduiraut made a third wine, Lions de Suduiraut.

Varietal Sauternes Blend
Vintage 2001
Rating 98 RP
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location Sauternes
Producer Chateau Suduiraut
Color White
Wine Type Dessert
Rating 98 RP - A prodigious effort, possibly the finest Suduiraut since 1959, the medium gold-colored 2001 offers notes of creme brulee, caramelized citrus, Grand Marnier, honeysuckle, and other exotic fruits as well as a pleasant touch of oak. With terrific acidity, a voluptuous/unctuous palate, and sweet, powerful flavors buttressed by crisp acidity, it is a phenomenal Sauternes. RP
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Varietal Sauternes Blend
Vintage 2001
Rating 98 RP
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Location Sauternes
Producer Chateau Suduiraut
Color White
Wine Type Dessert
    Varietal Sauternes Blend
    Vintage 2001
    Rating 98 RP
    Bottle Size 750 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country France
    Region Bordeaux
    Location Sauternes
    Producer Chateau Suduiraut
    Color White
    Wine Type Dessert
    Varietal Sauternes Blend
    Vintage 2001
    Rating 98 RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Owners
    Region Bordeaux
    Location Sauternes
    Producer Chateau Suduiraut
    Winemaker

    Production
    Robert Parker Rating 98 RP - A prodigious effort, possibly the finest Suduiraut since 1959, the medium gold-colored 2001 offers notes of creme brulee, caramelized citrus, Grand Marnier, honeysuckle, and other exotic fruits as well as a pleasant touch of oak. With terrific acidity, a voluptuous/unctuous palate, and sweet, powerful flavors buttressed by crisp acidity, it is a phenomenal Sauternes. RP
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    Wine Spectator Rating
    Burghound Rating

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