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Suduiraut 2015

Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth Sauternes

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Tasting Notes

The 2015 Suduiraut comes with 123 grams per liter of residual sugar, more modest than some of its Sauternes peers and 4.56 grams per liter of acidity. It has a sense of completeness on the nose already: immense clarity with wild honey and quince aromas that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very pure botrytised fruit, very focused and one of the most intense Sauternes you will find this year. It feels long and sophisticated in the mouth yet never overpowers, never really has to put its foot right down on the accelerator. This is a wonderful Suduiraut, not quite up to the level of the ethereal 2009...although not too far off.

Score: 95 - 97 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2060 Date: 01 April 2016

A phenomenal white with dried fruits such as apricots and mangos. Masses of bortrytis spice. Full body yet agile and bright with incredible lightness and delicacy. So much cherry blossom too. Small white flowers. Medium sweet. Ginger. Great finish.

Score: 97 - 98 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 01 April 2016

Round and complete with many layers of interest and an intriguingly dry finish after lots of sweetness and botrytis. Really well done! You could almost enjoy this already but there is lots more to come.

Score: 18 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2024-2050 Date: 01 April 2016

A ripe, rounded style, with loads of apricot, mango and glazed peach flavors, followed by a warm tarte Tatin finish. Still a touch youthfully raw, but shows serious depth.

Score: 93 - 96 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator Date: 01 April 2016

The 2015 Suduiraut is delicate, polished and impeccably balanced from the very first taste. Scents of orange peel, candied lemon, white flowers and mint abound. Silky and nuanced, the Suduiraut captures the essence of the vintage in its restrained personality. A closing flourish of expressive floral notes rounds things out nicely.

Score: 93 - 96 Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com Date: 01 April 2016