2016 Chateau Suduiraut Premier Cru Sauternes 375ml

Château Suduiraut, classified as a Premier Cru in 1855, is made from grapes selected from the finest terroirs of the property. This wine is handcrafted at every stage of its elaboration and reveals a remarkable complexity and a golden color reminiscent of the sun. With age, the bright gold evolves into a dark amber color. With an extensive lifespan, it powerfully and harmoniously combines fruit and floral aromas with roasted and candied notes.

The estate took the name of Suduiraut in 1580 on the marriage of Nicole d'Allard to Léonard de Suduiraut. The château was plundered and burned down during the Fronde insurrection, then rebuilt in the XVII century. It was re-named Cru du Roy in the late 18th century on being taken over by a nephew of the Suduiraut family, Jean Joseph Duroy, Baron of Noaillan. The family home then acquired a cartouche featuring the Suduiraut and Duroy coats of arms, which was to give rise to the escutcheon used by Château Suduiraut today. The property was planted with magnificent formal gardens, designed by Le Nôtre, King Louis XIV's renowned gardener. On 18 April 1855, the estate was classed as a Premier Cru during the official wine classification program in the Gironde wine-growing area. AXA Millésimes acquired Château Suduiraut in 1992 with the aim of preserving and perpetuating the estate's remarkable tradition of vineyard management and winemaking. Inspired by the great Suduiraut wines of the past, the new management has enabled this great vineyard to fulfill its full potential in recent years.

The 2016 Château Suduiraut Premier Cru Sauternes is a beautifully balanced expression of botrytized Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, shaped by a vintage that saw a late but ideal noble rot development. This Sauternes exudes rich layers of tropical fruit, honey, and citrus zest, framed by vibrant acidity and a long, luxurious finish, making it a standout from this exceptional vintage.

Aging: 24 months in small barriques, with 33% new French oak.