2013 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes Blend

Sauternes Blend - 375ML
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REVIEWS

JS 97 JL 96 TWI 96 WE 96 WS 94 DC 93 WA 92
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, February 2016

This is phenomenal with superb depth and texture. Full body, very sweet yet the bright acidity balances the wine out. Creamy mouthfeel with phenolic undertones. Great finish. A super future for this. Better in 2021 but...
JL 96

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2016

A superb wine! Luscious textures, fat, rich, honeyed tropical fruits and vanilla, and candied lemon peel on the nose. Sweet and spicy on the palate, with a beautiful, fresh, honyed tropical fruit, vanilla and candied...
TWI 96

The Wine Independent, August 2023

Pale to medium straw-gold in color, the 2013 Suduiraut slides seductively out of the glass with opulent notions of Seville orange marmalade, apricot preserves, and allspice, followed by wafts of jasmine tea, chamomile...
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, April 2014

(WE94-96 points) Full and rich, this is a powerful wine. It’s packed with botrytis-driven flavors of wild honey and peach, balanced by tight acidity. For long-term aging.
WS 94

Wine Spectator, January 2016

This is on the exotic side of the ledger, with mouthfilling ginger, mango, quince and papaya flavors that course through, backed by a singed marshmallow note. Drink now through 2033. — J.M.
DC 93

Decanter, April 2019

Fresh and zesty with an almost minty-herbal edge. Deceptively rich as well (150g/L RS). Sweet attack on the palate, then long and linear on the finish. The acidity is present but wrapped in fruit.
WA 92

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, June 2024

Aromas of grapefruit, confit citron, kumquat and lemon preface the 2013 Suduiraut, a moderately weighted, juicy and textured wine with a sweet, layered and round palate that segues into a long, mineral and fresh finish...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Dessert
Varietal
Sauternes Blend
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Sauternes
Vintage
2013
Size
375ML
Percent alcohol
13.5%
Closure
Cork

Classed as a Premier Cru in 1855, Suduiraut’s grand vin is made from 90% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc selected from the finest terroirs of the property. This wine is hand crafted at every stage, revealing remarkable finesse and complexity, and a golden color reminiscent of the sun that made it possible.

With age, the bright gold evolves to a dark amber color. With an extensive life-span, Suduiraut powerfully and harmoniously combines fruit and floral aromas with roasted and candied notes. Its superlative elegance comes from a combination of total opposites: voluptuous texture, mineral freshness, and the gentle warmth of spice notes.

The 2013 Chateau Suduiraut, a Sauternes blend from the Bordeaux region of France, epitomizes the characteristics of a well-crafted dessert wine. This white wine, produced by Chateau Suduiraut, showcases a blend of 93% Sémillon and 7% Sauvignon Blanc. With an alcohol content of 13.5%, it is sealed with a cork closure and matured for 20 months in a combination of 45% new oak barrels and 55% one-year-old oak barrels. The wine boasts a residual sugar content of 145 grams per liter, indicative of its sweet profile.

Renowned wine reviewers have lauded the 2013 Chateau Suduiraut for its exceptional quality. James Suckling awarded it an impressive 97 points, describing it as "phenomenal with superb depth and texture," and praising its balance of sweetness and bright acidity. He recommends enjoying it from 2021 onward, though he asserts it is already excellent.

Wine Enthusiast also gave high marks, rating it between 94-96 points. The review highlights the wine's richness and power, emphasizing flavors of wild honey and peach, balanced by a tight acidity, suggesting it is suitable for long-term aging.

Wine Spectator awarded the wine 94 points, noting its exotic profile with mouthfilling flavors of ginger, mango, quince, and papaya, complemented by a singed marshmallow note. The publication suggests that it can be enjoyed now through 2033.

Jeff Leve from TheWineCellarInsider.com also rated it highly, giving it 96 points. He describes it as "a superb wine" with luscious textures and a rich profile of honeyed tropical fruits, vanilla, and candied lemon peel. The palate is sweet and spicy, finishing with fresh honeyed tropical fruit and candied citrus rind.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provided a detailed review, giving it 92 points. Yohan Castaing appreciates its aromas of grapefruit, confit citron, kumquat, and lemon, along with its juicy and textured palate leading to a long, mineral, and fresh finish.

Decanter rated the wine 93 points, noting its fresh and zesty character with an almost minty-herbal edge. The review highlights its deceptive richness, sweet attack on the palate, and a long, linear finish, with acidity wrapped in fruit.

In summary, the 2013 Chateau Suduiraut is a highly-praised Sauternes blend, celebrated for its depth, sweetness, and balance. It offers a complex array of flavors and aromas, making it a compelling choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term aging.