Château Suduiraut Sauternes 2017 - 1er Cru Classé

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.

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About the wine:

After Yquem comes the standout wine of the vintage: a powerful, spirited Sauternes with a wine of great purity that beautifully captures the character of the Preignac terroir. Not to be missed.

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.

Vinous

About the wine:

Just as impressive as it was in the barrel, the 2017 Suduiraut is simply dazzling. Pineapple, orange zest, crème brûlée, white flowers, honey, apricot, and hazelnut are just a few of the many nuances that unfold in the glass. Rich and heady, yet wonderfully vibrant, the 2017 is shaping up to be a breathtaking Suduiraut. The 140 grams of residual sugar are beautifully integrated. Only the fruit from the last two harvests was included in the Grand Vin. 2025–2047

James Suckling

About the wine:

Yum! Aromas of orange blossom, lemon cream, dried apricot, and baked pear fill the glass. Full-bodied and very smooth, yet tangy and lively thanks to its vibrant acidity. Extremely long finish. Best in 2025, but already a real pleasure to drink.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

Château Suduiraut 2017 is composed of 94% Sémillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc, with 240 grams of residual sugar. It features botrytized notes of citrus honey, orange blossom, white flowers, and caramelized peach. These notes give rise to a full-bodied Sauternes that is beautifully pure and precise, with good acidity, perfect balance, and fabulous fruit purity. It is an exceptional Sauternes.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

What a complex bouquet! It is clearly young and intense, yet also complex. I detect notes of nougat and caramel, as well as pleasant fruity notes with hints of apricot and peach. Finally, hints of peppermint add a touch of freshness. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied, elegant, smooth, and lively. A wine of character with the potential to age for several decades—one that deserves to be patiently awaited. An authentic Sauternes! 2027–2070