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Le Blanc Sec de Suduiraut Bordeaux blanc 2020 - 3ème vin

Name: Le Blanc Sec de Suduiraut 2020 White Bordeaux - Third Wine
Brand: Château Suduiraut
Rating: 3.5 (11 reviews)

Bordeaux|White wine

3.5/5 (11 customers)

93/100

James Suckling

93/100

Decanter

91/100

RVF

91/100

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

90-92/100

Yves Beck

89-91/100

Robert Parker

fruity

vibrant

fish

ready-to-drink

Gem

"A model of success!"

“ This is a beautiful, layered white wine with solid structure and intensity. It is full-bodied. Lots of grapefruit and dried green mango. 54% Sémillon, the rest Sauvignon. The best of all vintages.” (James Suckling 2021)

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Estate

Château Suduiraut

Vintage

Le Blanc Sec de Suduiraut

Vintage

2020

Designation

Bordeaux

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

54% Sémillon, 46% Sauvignon blanc

Regions

Fine, sandy gravel

Viticulture

Sustainable, HVE Certification

Grape Harvest

At optimal maturity

Wine Production

Traditional

Livestock Farming

Aged for 6 months, 75% in tanks and 25% in barrels (30% of which are new)

Alcohol content

13%

Eye

A bright, clear, lemon-yellow color

Nose

Intense, blending aromas of white fruit, spices, and hazelnut

Palate

A rich attack, lovely freshness, and luscious aromas of white fruit. The finish is briny, with notes of citrus and grapefruit zest.

Serve

At 10-12°C

Open

1/2 hour before

Drink starting at

2022

Drink before

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with grilled sea bream, oysters au gratin, a seafood platter...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Rated estate (2020 guide): 5*Stars (Exceptional producers who represent the absolute pinnacle of quality in France and around the world)

About the estate:

The estate now produces the exceptional wines that its terroir allows, with perfect consistency and a complex yet carefully considered range of first and second wines, as well as two remarkable dry wines. It’s hard to choose between the sweet second wines—Lion, which is a bit more modern and exuberant, and the more classic Castelnau—since both are crafted without compromise, featuring a lovely roasted character from the grapes. Among the dry wines, S has a bit more density than the standard dry wine. Only Yquem manages to do just a tiny bit better, especially when it comes to aging.

Decanter

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

I love dry whites from the Sauternes region, and this one is a good example—it shows why Sémillon is such an interesting grape to work with when creating dry whites with personality. It’s a bit less round on the palate than others from the region, but still features a slate-like texture and minerality that demonstrate how the soils here can work for dry whites, along with excellent notes of citrus and juicy white pear. 2021–2026

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Wine rated (2021 guide) 89–91/100 (Excellent wine)

About the wine:

It gets off to a flying start with vibrant hints of freshly squeezed lime, lemon meringue pie, and Granny Smith apples, along with notes of dill seeds and white pepper. The medium-bodied palate offers an impressive silky texture and a sleek structure that cuts through the citrus and apple flavors, finishing with an endless length. 2023–2029

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide to the Best Wines of France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100

Rated Estate (2020 Guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)

About the wine:

This lovely wine has depth. Clean, with a beautiful richness, it deserves to age for 2 or 3 years in the bottle.

About the estate:

This vast estate was acquired in 1992 by AXA Millésimes. Thanks to a geographically well-distributed vineyard, Suduiraut combines the power of Haut-Sauternais wines with the prestigious fruitiness found in the wines of the Preignac and Barsac plateaus. The result is a well-rounded wine that ages very slowly and, in great vintages, borders on genius. The most recent vintages have reached a very high standard.

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 93/100

About the wine:

This is a beautiful, layered white wine with solid structure and intensity. It is full-bodied. Lots of grapefruit and dried green mango. 54% Sémillon, the rest Sauvignon. The best of all vintages. Wonderful to drink now.

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2021 guide) 90-92/100

About the wine:

The Suduiraut dry wine’s bouquet offers lovely minerality and a maritime freshness. It evokes the sea, citrus fruits, and spices. Tight yet delicious on the palate. The finish is precise, lively, and fresh. A refined wine with a juicy, lingering finish. 2022–2028

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

Wine rated (2021 guide) 91/100

About the wine:

A fresh, lively burst of lemon, grapefruit, flowers, spices, and white peach, presented in a creamy, zesty style that makes it perfect for immediate enjoyment.

Customer Rating

3.5/5

based on 11 reviews

Review by Mr. MATHIEU W. Published on March 27, 2023

Light golden-yellow color. On the nose: green melon, candied zest, honey, and even a hint of cream-butter toffee. Also flint, nutmeg, and mace. On the palate, a salty attack, juicy green fruit, vegetables, and herbs, with a hint of bitterness from the zest. Sufficient body and power, but slightly short on the finish. Barely a trace of sweetness—rather crisp and dry. Interesting, but I had expected a little more. Score: 15/20