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—because both are made without compromise, with a lovely roasted character from the grapes. Among the dry wines, S has a bit more density than the standard dry. Only Yquem manages to do just a tiny bit better, especially when it comes to aging.

Decanter

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 has 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 structure 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 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 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 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 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 briny freshness. It evokes the sea, citrus fruits, and spices. The palate is tight and rich. The finish is precise, lively, and fresh. A refined 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.