Château Suduiraut

Gironde

S de Suduiraut

Sauternes

$ EUR

Release Price

Drink Window

14%

ABV

4.3

pH

TA

RS

Nose

The nose is subtle and initially reveals aromas of crusty bread, vanilla and spices. Notes of white flowers, lemon and aniseed appear after aeration. This complex and delicate nose is rounded off with white fruit and gunflint.

Palate

On the palate, the wine is powerful with a wonderful perception of acidity; aniseed and pear are once again apparent. 

The beautifully long finish expresses notes of almond, spices from the barrel and minerality. A wine that is still young but showing great potential, and which can be enjoyed now with decantation.

Growing Conditions

The weather in 2017 was generally warm and dry. Spring was normal, with an early bud break. This earliness was jeopardised by frost on two occasions: on 21st and 27th April. The periphery of our vineyard, about 25-30 % in all, was affected. 

The meteorological conditions caused discrepancies in vine growth, with almost a month's difference from one plot to another. There was also heavy rainfall in May and early June. Summer was hopefully warm and dry. A bit of rain helped the grapes to ripen, and the vineyard reached maturity one week earlier than expected.

Harvest

The harvest took place from 30th August to 6th September. We began by harvesting the old Sauvignon Blanc vines, followed by part of the old Semillon vines. Picking was interrupted by rain. We started again and finished on 5th and 6th September, with the last plots of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon.

Aging

90 % from barrels of one vintage 10 % in new barrels, for 9 months

Appearance

S de Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes 2017 is light yellow in colour with green glints.

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