The 2005 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes Blend from Bordeaux is a well-received wine that showcases the excellence of its vintage. This white wine, predominantly made from 97% Sémillon and 3% Sauvignon Blanc, has been described as a standout among Sauternes, particularly noted for its complexity and balance.
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate awarded the wine an impressive score of 96, praising its "deep, complex bouquet of exotic fruits, pineapple, apricot and spices," and a "stunning 'rôti'" character attributed to noble rot. The wine is noted for its "rich and concentrated" nature, with a "long, mineral and saline finish" that suggests a gastronomic bitterness, making it a splendid choice for connoisseurs.
James Suckling gave the wine an exceptional 97, emphasizing its "great intensity" and describing it as "powerful stuff," potentially the best of the 2005 vintage. The Wine & Spirits magazine also rated it at 96, highlighting its "explosively sweet" flavors with "fresh nectarine, scents of jasmine and honeysuckle," and a balance that makes the sweetness inseparable from its freshness.
The wine’s bouquet has repeatedly been noted for its intensity and complexity, with Vinous mentioning aromas of "lanolin, dried apricot, and subtle hazelnut," while Wine Spectator focused on "dried pineapple, honey, pear, caramel, and piecrust aromas."
Jeb Dunnuck described it as having a "rockingly good perfume of orange blossom, caramelized grapefruit, flower oil, spice, and brioche," with a score of 96. A consensus across reviews suggests that the wine's balance of sweetness and vibrancy is a key feature, with its "unctuous texture" and "lovely weight on the finish," as noted by various reviewers, making it a wine that continues to age well.
Overall, the 2005 Chateau Suduiraut is a complex, richly flavored wine with a remarkable balance of sweetness and acidity, praised for its elegance and potential to develop further over time.