Chateau Suduiraut 2016

- Notizen des Weinguts: „Château Suduiraut 2016 reveals a fine golden colour, at first the nose is fresh and delicate. Initially marked by notes of fruit such as yellow peach, candied apricot and kumquat, it leads into aromas from barrel ageing like vanilla, light caramel and spices. On airing, floral and spicy fragrances develop, in particular rose and curry. The attack is soft and fresh. The palate is smooth and velvety with aromas of red fruit, orange and candied pineapple. The finish perpetuates this fresh and elegant mouthfeel. It is invigorated by spices, candied fruit, acacia honey and liquorice. Château Suduiraut 2016 is still very young, but it displays an appealing and very elegant character that already make it most enjoyable. It Benefits from great ageing potential.“

- 19/20 Punkte La Revue du Vins de France

- 18/20 VINUM Wine Magazin: „Ungewöhnlich massiv, dicht, aber auch gut strukturiert, mit in dieser Phase fast unverdaulichem Likör, die Art von Sauternes, die reifen muss, imposant, für die nächste Generation gebaut, erstaunlich.2030-2050.“

- 97 Punkte The Wine Independent: 2024-2049

- 96 Punkte Wine Enthusiast: “ This is a dense wine, full of rich fruit, bitter orange and apricot. Its ripe fruit is balanced by the intense botrytis while it is also freshened by the wine's acidity. This is a great wine with a long-term future.“

- 95 Punkte Owen Bargreen: „The 2016 Château Suduiraut is a gorgeous effort that really needs several years of bottle age. Following a long decant the wine slowly yields layers of quince jelly and shades of roasted pineapple with marzipan tones connect aromatically. The palate has a silky texture with a seamless effect. While not particularly dense in terms of botrytis, the sense of elegance and the gorgeous sense of finesse and length really drives this beautiful wine. Try to resist this stunner for at least a few years. 2024-2040.“

- 95 Punkte James Suckling: “ A very concentrated Sauternes with a cornucopia of dried papaya, pineapple and mango, plus candied orange and tropical flowers that bowl you over. Although it stays in the background, there’s great acidity in this wine that keeps it very straight and clean, in spite of the luscious extravagance. Bright, citrusy finish. Drink or hold.“

- 94 Punkte WINE CELLAR INSIDER, Jeff Leve: „Quite floral in nature, the wine balances freshness, honeyed peaches, pineapple, apricots and vanilla with luscious, honeyed, tropical fruits.“

- 17,5+ Punkte Jancis Robinson, James Lawther MW: « 94% Sémillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc. Harvested 22 September to 9 November (4 tris). Yield 22 hl/ha. Aged 18 months in oak barrels (50% new, 50% one year). RS 140 g/l, TA 3.5.
Pale gold. A little more open and fresher in style than 2015. Peach, pear and citrus notes to the fore. Again, great purity in terms of aroma, flavour and texture. Generous fruit on the palate. Harmonious. 2023-2050. «