Château Suduiraut, 1er CC Sauternes - 2021

Provenance: Bordeaux
Appellation: Sauternes
Domain: Suduiraut
Grape variety(ies): Sémillon 90% et sauvignon
On-call time: 30 years
Note: 94/100 | Classement: 1e Cru Classé

Fate seems to be getting the better of Suduiraut: after the frost of 2021 (75% loss), the vineyard again suffered frost damage at the beginning of April, with losses estimated at 50%. Very fine expression of confit. This is a very pure wine with a high level of liqueur, but which remains well-balanced. Elegant finish with notes of apricot and saffron. A very fine success, and a welcome relief after two difficult years. The balance of alcohol (14%) and sugar (138g) is a great success.

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Viticulture

Suduiraut has been owned by AXA-Millésimes since 1992. The vineyard extends over 92 hectares and represents a synthesis of the clay terroirs typical of Sauternes, known for their opulence, as well as parcels of gravel that are more closely associated with the subsoils of Barsac. At the Suduiraut vineyard, the vines are grown in a sustainable manner, without the use of chemicals or pesticides. Planting density is 7,000 vines/ha. The average age of the vineyard is 25 years.

Oenology

The grapes are picked in successive selections over several weeks. The musts are harvested after slow pneumatic pressing, cold settling and then fermented in batches in oak barrels. Suduiraut is bottled after 18 to 24 months' ageing in 50% new oak barrels. The average yield on the estate is around 10 to 14 hl/ha.

Suggestions for accompaniment

Pan-fried foie gras, fig compote and balsamic reduction, Fine apricot and saffron tartlet, light cream, Mature blue cheese, chestnut honey and caramelised walnuts