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

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

The estate now produces the exceptional wines that its terroir allows, with consistent quality and a complex yet carefully curated 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 made without compromise, featuring a lovely roasted character in 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

About the wine:

I love the dry whites from the Sauternes region, and this one is a fine example—it shows why Sémillon is such an interesting grape to work with when creating dry whites with character. Slightly less round on the palate than others from the region, but still with 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

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 profile that cuts through the citrus and apple flavors, finishing with an endless length. 2023–2029

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

About the wine:

This lovely wine has depth. Clean and full of flavor, it deserves to age for two or three years in the bottle.

About the estate:

This vast estate was acquired in 1992 by AXA Millésimes. Thanks to its geographically diverse vineyards, 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 complete nectar, very slow to age, and which, in great vintages, borders on genius. The latest vintages have reached a very high standard.

James Suckling

About the wine:

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

Yves Beck

About the wine:

The bouquet of the Suduiraut dry wine offers lovely minerality and a fresh, maritime character. It evokes the sea, citrus fruits, and spices. The palate is tight and delicious. The finish is precise, lively, and fresh. A distinguished wine with a juicy, lingering finish. 2022–2028

The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve

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.