| Appellation |
Sauternes |
| Area under vine |
89 hectares |
Production
|
8,000 cases |
Soil
|
Gravel in sandy clay |
| Cepages |
90% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon |
Elevage
|
18 months in barrel 30% are new for each vintage |
| 1855 Classification |
First Growth |
‘Abutting the vineyards of Yquem to the north, the large beautiful estate of Suduiraut produces one of the great wines of Sauternes. The 1990, 1989, 1988, 1982, 1976, 1967 and 1959 are staggering examples of Suduiraut’s potential. At its best, Suduiraut turns out rich, luscious wines that in blind tastings can be confused with Yquem.’ Robert Parker
‘This is normally the most liquorous and intensely rich wine after Yquem, and when at its best. Is also one of the best Sauternes. The best Suduirauts are pale gold in colour, the bouquet is exquisitely perfumed and penetrating, and the flavour rich and vigorous, distinctive, honeyed, with great finesse and breed.’ David Peppercorn MW
www.suduiraut.com – interesting website with information on the 1989 vintage.
1989 VINTAGE
Michael Broadbent (Rating ♦♦♦♦♦)
2005 tasting. Many notes. Consistently superb. Most recently: bright gold; delicious fragrance; retaining elegance despite its richness and sweetness. Perfection.
Robert Parker (Rating 92)
2003 tasting. Very complex notes of roasted hazelnuts intermixed with brown butter, caramel, orange skin, and concentrated tropical fruits jump from the glass of this medium gold coloured wine. Very sweet round and delicious. Drink now-2016.
Provenance – Ex Chateau. These bottles were checked, and if needed were topped up and recorked at the Chateau in 2007.
