Château Suduiraut

Preignac/ Sauternes 1 Grand Cru Classé

2018 Château Suduiraut

MAR 19 100S Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, vanilla, bit tight nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lively, refreshing, detailed and long. Elegant. Not the most complex Suduiraut ever, but lovely balance. 93-95

2018 S de Suduiraut

APR 19 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some pears, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, lemons, some spices, refreshing. Tropical notes. 89-91

2018 Le Blanc Sec de Suduiraut

APR 19 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity nose, some pears. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, elegant and refreshing. 87-89

2017 Château Suduiraut

APR 18 Tasted twice Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, nuanced, detailed, pure nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, pineapples, nuanced, pure and lively, mouthwatering, long. Juicy. 93-95

2017 S de Suduiraut

APR 18 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, grapefruits, minerals, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, grapefruits, minerals, elegant, refreshing, good length. 88-90

2017 Blanc Sec de Suduiraut 

OCT 18 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach and grapefruits nose, fresh and bright. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant, playful and bright, good length. 89

2017 Le Blanc Sec de Suduiraut

APR 18 Pale lemon yellow. Apples and ripe gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, lighter, rounded. 85-87

2016 Château Suduiraut

SEP 19 94S 6SB Golden. Apricots, fruity, peach, detailed and intense, pineapples, some vanilla and spices. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant and detailed, nuanced, long. 96

2016 Château Suduiraut

MAY 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, detailed, vanilla and spices nose, pure. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, detailed, pure, creamy, intense and long. 96

2016 Château Suduiraut

APR 17 Golden. Fruity, apricots, pineapples, vanilla, some, quite intense nose, candied lemons. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, apricots, elegant, vanilla, lovely balance, detailed, long. 94-96

2016 S de Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes 

OCT 18 Pale lemon yellow. Vanilla, some grapefruits, spices, fruity, smoky notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, grapefruits, anise, spices, detailed, smoky, long. 90

2016 S de Suduiraut

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, vanilla, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apples, lemons, some vanilla, good length. 88-90

2016 Les Blanc de Suduiraut

APR 18 Pale lemon yellow. Fresh, fruity, some apples and gooseberries nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, playful. 87

2016 Le Blanc Sec de Suduiraut

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, fruity, fresh nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, elegant, good length. 87-89

2015 Château Suduiraut 

APR 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, nuanced, detailed, pure, apricots and pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, intense, nuanced and detailed, creamy, peach and pineapples, long. Served at Pichon Baron lunch during primeur. 95

2015 Château Suduiraut 

SEP 18 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, detailed, concentrated nose, pure and intense. Vanilla and spices behind. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, apricots, peach, layered, nuanced and detailed, long. 96

2015 Château Suduiraut

APR 16 Pale golden. Pineapples, apricots, peach and some spices nose, vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fruity, rounded, ripe, concentrated, pure and precise, long. 95-97

2015 Castelneau de Suduiraut

APR 16 Pale golden. Fruity, apricots, rounded nose, light spicy note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, smooth. 89-91

2015 Lion de Suduiraut

APR 16 Pale golden. Peach, apricots and light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, fresh. 86-88

2015 S de Suduiraut

APR 16 Watery lemon yellow. Some apples, peach, light minerals note, more white fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, light minerals and peach. 87-89

2014 Château Suduiraut

APR 15 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, apples, vanilla, layered nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, lively, fruity, slightly bitter mid palate, smooth and elegant finish, long. 93-95

2014 Lion de Suduiraut

APR 15 Pale golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples nose. Fresh acidity. Lively, fruity, fresh, rounded, good length. 89-91

2014 S de Suduiraut

APR 17 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, vanilla nose, fruity, peach and grapefruits. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, minerals, grapefruits, detailed, good length. 89

2014 S de Suduiraut

APR 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, light minerals nose, fruity. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, some lemons and green apples, good length. 88-90

2013 Château Suduiraut

SEP 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, vanilla, detailed, fruit driven and pure nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, smooth, rounded, elegant and playful, pure feel, tighter bottle. Derved during pickers harvest at Pichon Baron. 94

2013 Château Suduiraut

APR 18 Towards golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, elegant fruity, peach nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, pineapples, intense, fresh and fruity, peach, pineapples, detailed, long. 95

2013 Château Suduiraut

OCT 17 Golden. Apricots, peach, fruity, pineapples, vanilla, intense nose, some spices. Fresh acidity, playful, lovely creamy fruity palate, refreshing, elegant, lovely, long. 95

2013 Château Suduiraut

APR 17 Golden. Pineapples, peach, fresh, fruity and elegant nose. Pure. Fresh acidity, brilliant acidity even, lively, pure and fruity, detailed, utterly mouthwatering, long. 96

2013 Château Suduiraut

SEP 16 Towards golden. Apricots, pineapples, canned pears nose, detailed, some vanilla, nuanced. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, elegant, lovely texture but not the brightest, bottle, refreshing finish. 94

2013 Château Suduiraut
APR 14 Pale golden. Tropical, fresh, fruity, pineapples, layered, detailed notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, detailed, elegant, subtle Suduiraut, playful, nuanced, layered, gorgeous. 95-97

2013 S de Suduiraut

MAY 16 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, peach, some vanilla, minerals, touch of honey and nuts. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, peach and nuts, vanilla, good length. 88

2013 S de Suduiraut

DEC 15 Pale lemon yellow. Apples, minerals, some vanilla, fruity, some spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, apples and lemons, good length. 88

2013 S de Suduiraut Sec

APR 14 Cloudy pale lemon yellow. Citrus, minerals, vanilla, fresh nose. Freshish acidity, rounded, fruity, bit easy going for this one, good length. 86-88

2012 Castelneau de Suduiraut

APR 13 No Suduiraut made in 2012. Pale golden, apples and fresh nose, light tropical touch. Fresh acidity, lively and quite elegant, a bit easy even for Castelneau. 85-87

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut 

JUL 19 Golden. Apricots, grilled pineapples and cinnamon with vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruit drive, refreshing and elegant, rounded, lovely balance, bit dry finish. One impressive second label! 90

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut

JAN 19 91S 9SB. Golden, apricots, pineapples and vanilla nose, tighter. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, elegant texture and balance, creamy, long finish. Drink over the next ten years or so. 90

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut 

AUG 18 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, vanilla, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, playful, quite intense, detailed, lovely richness and balance, a beautiful second wine. 91

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut 

JUL 18 Golden. Apricots and pineapples, fruit driven nose, fairly intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, elegant texture, rounded and elegant, lovely balance and freshness, long. 90

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut 

JUN 18 Golden. Apricots, vanilla, some raisins, pineapples and sultanas nose. Fresh acidity, some caramel, dried, fruits, lacks a bit of the lush fruit that this has in perfect bottles. This bottle had a very dry cork that tore upon opening and it might have let some air in, as this wine is normally more generous and less developed than this bottle. 88

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut

MAY 18 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, touch of caramel and apple cake, richest bottle so far. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant and nuanced, lovely balance, long. 90

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut

MAR 18 Pale golden. Apricots, peach and pineapples, touch spicy nose. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, lovely balance, rounded, good length. 89

2011 Castelneau de Suduiraut

DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples and a bit smoky nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, playful, some vanilla, elegant, refreshing, playful. One lovely Castelnau! 89

2011 Lions de Suduiraut

NOV 17 Golden. Peach, apricots, intense nose, ripe. Fresh acidity, fruity, peach and apples, some vanilla, good length. 88

2011 Lion de Suduiraut

AUG 15 Pale golden. Apples, fruity nose, apricots and light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, quite elegant, apricots palate, good length. 89

2010 Château Suduiraut 

JUN 13 Pale golden. Fruit driven nose, peach, apricots, vanilla, nuanced and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, lively, nuanced, fruity, quite refined, long. 96

2010 Château Suduiraut

JUN 11 Layered, refined, gorgeous texture, balanced, refined, fresh and lively, showing way better than in April. 94-95

2010 Château Suduiraut

APR 11 Golden, tropical, elegant texture, lively acidity, but it feels like it lacks something. Not the finest Suduiraut made, and somewhat disappointing for me, as this is one of my absolute favorite estates. 92-93

2010 Castelneau de Suduiraut

JUL 18 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, vanilla, spices, intense nose, surprisingly rich for a second wine. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, smooth texture, concentrated but not that complex, good length. 89

2010 Castelneau de Suduiraut

JUL 17 Golden. Apricots, fruity, ripe, rich, maturing nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, touch of caramel showing up at this stage, quite intense, long. 90

2010 Castelneau de Suduiraut

MAY 16 Pale golden. Apricots, peach, pineapples, light vanilla note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, intense, ripe, lovely balance, good length. 89

2010 Castelneau de Suduiraut

OCT 15 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some vanilla, fruity, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, intense, fruity, long. 90

2010 Castelneau de Suduiraut

SEP 12 En vin med bra trykk og flott syre. En av de rikeste årgangene av Castelneau, og dette er ett kupp til prisen på VP. Flott syre og det bugner i ananas og aprikoser. 89

2010 Lion de Suduiraut

JAN 13 The second, second wine. Pale gold. Fresh fruity nose, apples and light minerals. Lovely rounded palate, fresh acidity, elegant body, refreshing and good length. 88 This is a more fruit-driven, "lighter" and more mineraly and refreshing style than Castelneau.

2009 Château Suduiraut

JUL 16 Golden. Apricots, some grilled pineapples, some cinnamon, fruity nose, intense and layered nose. Fresh acidity, elegant, fruity, rounded, together, detailed, apricots, nuanced, very long finish. Goes on and on. 97

2009 Château Suduiraut

MAY 16 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, some vanilla, some vanilla, ripe, rich, intense nose, layered. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy, elegant, nuanced, intense yet subdued, beautiful balance, ripe, long. 96

2009 Château Suduiraut

APR 16 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some cinnamon, spices, vanilla, rich and intense nose, layered. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, intense, playful, detailed, nuanced, apricots, pineapples, vanilla, spices, long. 96

2009 Château Suduiraut

OCT 15 Pale golden. Apricots, some vanilla, some pineapples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant texture and body, detailed, layered and nuanced, intense, very long. 97

2009 Château Suduiraut

SEP 15 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, intense, layered nose, rich yet subtle, detailed and refined. Fresh acidity, intense, juicy, layered, ripe, rich, lots of fruits and concentration, yet subtle and nuanced, very long indeed. 97

2009 Château Suduiraut

JAN 15 Pale golden. Apples, apricots, pineapples, superb nose, nuanced and elegant. Fresh acidity, lively, fruity, intense, slight bitter note in the finish. Long. 95

2009 Château Suduiraut
NOV 14 Golden. Apricots. Pineapples, nuanced, layered and elegant nose, refined. Fresh acidity, elegant, refined and nuanced, playful, superb balance, long and gorgeous. 97

2009 Château Suduiraut

JUN 13 Golden. Pure apricots, vanilla, pineapples, tropical and intense nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant and almost creamy texture, long. 95

2009 Castelneau de Suduiraut

JAN 19 90S 10SB. Golden. Apricots, vanilla, pineapples, fruit driven nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruit driven and detailed, creamy and rounded, lovely balance, long finish. Drink over the next ten years or so, may soldier on further, depending on how you like it. 91

2009 Castelneau de Suduiraut

MAY 16 Pale golden. Apricots, vanilla, spices, touch of minerals, light smoky note. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, intense, rounded, balanced, nothing jumps out, long. 90

2009 Castelneau de Suduiraut

FEB 16 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, rounded, intense, vanilla notes nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, intense, apricots, pineapples, long. 90

2009 Castelneau de Suduiraut

OCT 15 Golden. Fruity, some apricots, fruity nose, pineapples. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, fresh, rounded, fruity finish. 89

2009 Lions de Suduiraut

APR 14 Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, not to complex. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, fresh and detailed if not to complex, good length. 88

2008 Château Suduiraut 

OCT 18 Golden. Apricots, spices, pineapples, fresh and fruity nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, playful, fresh, apples, peach and pineapples, detailed and elegant, nuanced, long. Superb now but will last easily twenty years more. With margin my best bottle to date. So pure! 95

2008 Château Suduiraut

JAN 18 Golden. Apricots, apples, spices, some vanilla, pineapples nose. Intense and pure. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, peach, pineapples, detailed, some marzipan, long. 93

2008 Château Suduiraut

DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity, light spicy note nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, peach, apricots and pineapples, elegant and playful, long. 93

2008 Château Suduiraut

NOV 12 Pale golden. Layered pineapples and apricots nose. Soft and superb balance, fresh acidity, playful, lively and very refreshing finish. 93

2007 Château Suduiraut 

SEP 19 Golden. Apricots, vanilla, fruity, peach, some spices nose, detailed, intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, fruit driven, elegant, nuanced, touch of spices, long. This bottle lacks a bit of top fruit. 94

2007 Château Suduiraut

APR 17 Magnum. Golden. Rich, fruity, apricots, elegant and intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, elegant and refreshing, lovely acidity, detailed, playful and long. 95

2007 Château Suduiraut

JUN 16 Golden. Peach, pineapples, apricots, fruity, vanilla, fruity, mineral note, detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant, lively, playful, minerals, detailed, fresh and vibrant, long. 96

2007 Château Suduiraut

MAY 16 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, peach, some vanilla, layered and intense. Touch of spices. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy, nuanced, delicate yet full bodied, superb balance, lovely freshness, long. 95

2007 Château Suduiraut 

JUN 13 Pale golden. Apples, honey, apricots, vanilla, peach, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, lovely nuances and texture, bright, complex and refined, long. 96

2007 Château Suduiraut

FEB 12 Golden, peach, apricots, tropical, some berries and beeswax. Fresh and beautiful acidity, elegant, but this bottle had a vague hint of some slightly bitter touches in the end. 93

2007 Château Suduiraut

NOV 11 Golden. Tropical, fresh and lively, elegant and refreshing, very long. 94

2007 S de Suduiraut

JUN 13 Pale lemon yellow. Lime and grapefruit nose, minerals. Fresh acidity, elegant and fairly lively body and palate, working better with the salmon it was served with than expected. 88

2006 Château Suduiraut

OCT 17 Golden with amber tints. Apricots, peach, fruity, minerals, intense, some caramel notes, nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fuller bodied, apricots, caramel, intense, fruity, ripe and rich. Apricots, long. 94

2006 Château Suduiraut

MAY 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some vanilla, fruity, pure, bright nose, detailed. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, bright, elegant, apricots and pineapples, nuanced, long. Very refreshing. 95

2006 Château Suduiraut

MAR 13 Pale golden. Elegant peach, pineapples and apricots nose. Very fresh and pure. Fresh acidity, lovely texture, almost creamy, fresh and long. 92

2006 Château Suduiraut

JAN 13 Pale golden. Elegant, peach and apricots, pineapples and very fresh. Fresh acidity, lovely texture, almost creamy, fresh and long. 92

2006 S de Suduiraut

MAY 10 Pale straw yellow, some flinty minerals with touch of gooseberries, lemon and citrus. Fresh acidity, balanced, refreshing, such lemony and flinty mineral finish, long length. 87

2005 Château Suduiraut

JUN 15 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, rich nose, fruity, intense. Layered. Fresh acidity, ripe, playful, elegant texture, detailed and layered, nuanced and long. 94

2005 Chateau Suduiraut

NOV 09 Golden colour, great nose of botrytis, honey, orange peel, apricots and pineapple. Very fresh and lively acidity, beautiful balance, clean fruit aromas, very elegant and complex, just beautiful now, and will age greatly. Long finish. 92

2005 Castelneau de Suduiraut

OCT 14 Golden. Rich, intense, honey, apricots and vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich Castelneau, creamy finish. 88

2004 Château Suduiraut

OCT 18 Golden. Apricots, vanilla, spices, touch of caramel, pineapples and spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, pineapples, juicy, fruity, detailed, playful, elegant, quite mouthwatering, bit leaner finish. Drink over the next fifteen to twenty years. 93

2004 Château Suduiraut

JAN 18 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some vanilla, some raisins and caramel notes. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, spices, touch of caramel on the palate, detailed and long. Playful. 93

2004 Château Suduiraut

DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some exotic spices, richer and deeper than last bottle, intense, some caramel. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, dried fruits, pineapples, apricots, intense, layered, smooth texture, long finish. 94

2004 Château Suduiraut

AUG 12 Golden. The pure nose of the vintage, very fresh and fruit driven. Apricots, vanilla and pineapple. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant, balanced, not too intense or rich. 04 is not for the cellar, should be enjoyed over the next five years or so. Long. 91

2003 Château Suduiraut

MAR 13 Golden. Orange marmalade, apricots, touch of bees wax, slightly caramelly. Good acidity, honey, rich and exotic, very long. 93

2003 Château Suduiraut

JAN 13 Golden. Orange marmalade, apricots, touch of beeswax and some caramel notes. Good acidity and fresher than many in this vintage, honey, rich, exotic and very long finish. 94

2003 Castelneau de Suduiraut

NOV 12 Golden. Rich nose, apricots, some botrytis. Pineapples. Richer now than last bottle. Freshish acidity, richer palate, good length. 89

2003 Castelneau de Suduiraut

MAY 12 Golden, apricots, vanilla, some botrytis and pineapples. Lowish acidity for me, but the other guest's around the table enjoyed it more. 83

2003 Castelneau de Suduiraut

OCT 11 Golden, heavy botrytis and vanilla, fatty texture, could have more acidity, good length. One of the better and more reliable second labels in Sauternes, but lacks some freshness in 03. 87

2003 Castelneau de Suduiraut

NOV 10 Golden, botrytis, vanilla, apricots and slightly heavy sweetness. Lacks acidity like all 03 Sauternes, but fresher than most of them, good length. 85

2002 Château Suduiraut

JAN 19 Golden. Apricots, tropical fruits, touch of vanilla still and lightly spicy nose. Medium intensity. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, apricots, fruity and refreshing, elegant texture even if lighter bodied, long. 91

2002 Château Suduiraut 

DEC 18 Amber. Dried fruits, spices, vanilla, creme brûlée, apricots, nuanced, layered, maturing, some caramel. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, spices, nuanced, detailed, playful, intense yet fairly open and elegant, long. 90

2002 Château Suduiraut

SEP 15  Pale Golden. Apricots, pineapples, quite intense, some vanilla nose. Fresh acidity, fresh, fruity, rounded, somewhat leaner body, elegant. 90

2002 Château Suduiraut

JUN 13 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, leach, some vanilla, pure if lighter nose. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, some vanilla, bright and fruit driven if lighter. 90

2002 Château Suduiraut

NOV 11 After a somewhat boring Haut-Bergeron, I tried this one, golden, lean nose of pure tropical fruits, more full bodied on the palate, fresh and lively, elegant texture, very long length. 92

2002 Chateau Suduiraut

JAN 10 Pale golden, quite closed, some apricots, honey and melon, very elegant, pears, a bit fat body for Suduiraut, very fresh acidity and fresh fruitiness, perfect balance, needs time in the cellar, long finish. 92

2001 Château Suduiraut

NOV 17 Golden. Apricot, peach, fruity, vanilla, some spices, intense and detailed nose, layered. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, peach, light spicy note, layered, touch of cinnamon, intense and deep, superb balance and texture, long. 98

2001 Château Suduiraut 

OCT 17 Golden. Apricots, vanilla, pineapples, intense, detailed nose, rich, layered and deep. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, minerals, layered, deep, rich, intense, playful, superb balance, superb balance yet some notes still sticking out. Massive concentration with acidity to back it up. Stunning length. 98

2001 Château Suduiraut

SEP 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some caramel, touch of VA, fruity, quite intense nose, floral notes and vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, lively, lovely intensity and balance, refreshing while deeper, almost creamy texture. Long. Not the best bottle I've had. 94

2001 Château Suduiraut
FEB 17 Golden. Apricots, fruity, elegant, nuanced, pineapples, elegant and nuanced nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, fruity, apples, pineapples, leaner but very elegant and nuanced, refined, beautiful balance but a bit less concentrated than last bottle, long. 95

2001 Château Suduiraut

SEP 16 Towards golden. Apricots, pineapples, some spices, fruity, vanilla, rich and intense nose, yet subdued and refined, layered and deep. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, apples, apricots, rich, intense, playful, superb balance, detailed and layered. Lovely cinnamon, apricots and pineapples finish, very long indeed. 98

2001 Château Suduiraut

MAY 16 Golden. Apricots, pure, vanilla, elegant, refined, pineapples, detailed nose, leaps out of the glass. Fresh acidity, pineapples, minerals, apricots, some vanilla, detailed and layered, nuanced, playful, refined, pure, incredible length. half bottle and still pure youth. 98

2001 Château Suduiraut

AUG 15 Corked.

2001 Château Suduiraut
JUN 14 Golden. Tropical, vanilla, fruity, detailed, layered, complex, apricots, layered. Stunning nose, mind-blowing. Fresh acidity, lively and fruity, detailed, layered and complex, superb, refreshing, stunning wine yet again. Incredible length. 98

2001 Château Suduiraut

AUG 13 Golden. Tropical fruits, pineapples, pure, elegant and nuanced nose. Layered, apricots, not as intense as Yquem, but gorgeous complexity. Fresh acidity, playful and refined, finesse, nuances and refinement all the way, incredible length. 98

2001 Château Suduiraut

JUN 13 Golden. Yellow plums, pineapples, apricots, yellow fruity, tropical and rich, feels richer than last bottle. Fresh acidity, refined and fruity, gorgeous texture, nuanced and superb balance, long. 97

2001 Château Suduiraut

JUN 13 Golden. Quite a bit darker than the more pale golden bottle a year back, pineapples, apricots and tropical notes. Apples, pure, refined and elegant nose, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, again refined, playful and pure, nuanced, gorgeous texture, incredible length, all about finesse, nuances and balance. Superb. 98

2001 Château Suduiraut

AUG 12 Golden. Fresh nose, pure of apricots and pineapples, lively, nuanced, very young and fresh still. Fresh acidity, balanced almost beyond words, seductive and magnificent, pure joy, and a treat. Stunning! Very long. 97

2001 Chateau Suduiraut

MAY 11 Golden, citrus, apples, some mineral notes, closed but showing refined notes, botrytis. Superb elegance, fresh and mouthwatering acidity, fantastic balance, complex underneath, pure and very long. Needs a lot of cellaring or decanting. 94

2001 Château Suduiraut

NOV 05 Golden. Pure, apricots, pineapples, fruity, detailed, nuanced nose, spices and vanilla. Fresh acidity, elegant palate, superb acidity, beautiful and rich, long. Incredibly long. 98

2001 Château Suduiraut 

OCT 05 Golden. Some spices, apricots, vanilla, pineapples, nuanced, detailed, incredible nose on this. Fresh acidity, perfect balance on the palate, playful, nuanced, bright and refreshing, incredible wine, stunning. 98

2001 Castelneau de Suduiraut 

MAY 05 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, so pure nose for Castelneau. Fresh acidity, fruity, bright, refreshing, elegant, long and juicy. 90

2001 Castelneau de Suduiraut

APR 05 Golden. Apricots, fruity, some vanilla and pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots and peach, elegant and playful. Beautiful balance. 90

2000 Château Suduiraut

JUN 16 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, faint caramel touch nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, rounded, elegant texture, holding out very well, lovely balance if not the most complex Suduiraut ever med, but easy to enjoy. Long. 91

2000 Château Suduiraut

OCT 15 Golden. Some dried apricots, pineapples, light spicy and nutty note nose, maturing nose. Fresh acidity, leaner palate, dried fruits and nuts notes, elegant, long if leaner finish. 90

2000 Château Suduiraut 

AUG 10 Golden. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, vanilla, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, elegant texture, smooth, lovely balance, not the most complex and intense Suduiraut ever, just really lovely all the way, long. 92

2000 Chateau Suduiraut

DEC 09 Golden, mild at first, then more complex and aromatic with air, botrytis, apricots, fresh, some spices, hints of vanilla, then pineapples. Elegant and not the biggest body, great acidity on the tongue, playful. More and more complex with air, overripe grapes, then some minerals, then raspberries, very elegant and long finish, but you need to look after the flavours, they don't come rushing to tell their secrets. 92

2000 Château Suduiraut 

JUN 05 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, pure, fresh and fruity, apricots, nuanced. Long. Elegant. 93

1999 Château Suduiraut 

JUL 19 Deep golden. Pineapples, peach and apricots nose, some caramel behind, touch of spices, butter and toffee. Fresh acidity, playful, rich, intense but not that full bodied, yet fairly mouthwatering. Palate as for nose. Long. 94

1999 Château Suduiraut

JAN 19 Golden. Apricots, some spices, light caramel touch, pineapples nose, intense. Fresh acidity, fruit driven, apricots, some fruit stones and burnt sugar bitterness in the back, but fuller bodied than a bottle a few weeks ago, long. Drink over the next ten years or so, depending on the bottle and how tolerant you are to the slight bitterness. 92

1999 Château Suduiraut 

DEC 18 Golden. Again apricots, vanilla, peach, pineapples, this is just a touch more spicy and a touch more fruity than last bottle, just a few days back. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, spices, though more fruit driven on the nose, slowly slightly more bitter and leaner on the palate, long finish. 91

1999 Château Suduiraut 

OCT 18 Golden. Peach, fruity, apricots, detailed, pineapples, nuanced, intense nose, some caramel. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, rich, fruity, spices, intense, detailed, rich, some caramel, nuanced, long. 93

1999 Château Suduiraut

OCT 18 Golden. Apricots and caramel, leaner nose. Fresh acidity, leaner, lacks fruit, bit bitter, lean finish. 86

1999 Château Suduiraut 

OCT 18 Pale golden. Apricots, pineapples, some caramel, nuanced, detailed, spices, layered nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, juicy, some pineapples, layered, refreshing, vanilla, touch of caramel, layered, long. 94

1999 Château Suduiraut

OCT 17 Golden. Apricots, cinnamon, marmalade, spices, fruity, pineapples, spices nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, marmalade, apricots, spices, intense, rich, fruity, long. 94

1999 Château Suduiraut

MAY 16 Golden. Apricots, crème brulée, minerals, a touch of nuts, scented, almost a floral note far back. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, creamy, apricots, minerals, quite detailed, long. Freshness. 94

1999 Château Suduiraut

JUL 15 Golden. Apricots, fruity, peach, pineapples, minerals, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apples, minerals, pineapples, intense, detailed, lively, rich yet fairly focused, long. 95

1999 Château Suduiraut

NOV 11 Golden, tropical, apple peel, honey and apricots. Beautiful balance, fresh acidity, elegant, fresh and lively, long finish. 92

1998 Château Suduiraut

JAN 18 Golden. Apricots, peach, fruity, some spices, elegant and detailed nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, peach, apricots, some sultanas, spices, layered, playful and long. 94

1998 Château Suduiraut

DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, peach, fruity, minerals, some vanilla still, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, pineapples, some caramel notes far behind, elegant, detailed, surprisingly fresh and lively, bottle bought at Château Suduiraut just a few weeks before drinking it. 93

1998 Château Suduiraut

DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, caramel, pineapples, spices, richer and deeper nose, some raisins, maturing. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, mature and rich, intense, spices, detailed and long. 93

1998 Château Suduiraut

DEC 17 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, some light caramel notes, fruity driven nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, some spices, apricots, touch of sultanas and raisins, light caramel note, elegant texture, smooth and long. 93

1998 Château Suduiraut

AUG 15 Golden. Apricots, fruity, some pineapples and spices, light wood note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, lively, rounded, somewhat playful, fruity, rounded, long. 92

1998 Château Suduiraut

JUL 13 Towards golden colour. Apples, fruity, pineapples, peaches, vanilla, ripe lemon touch on the nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, sweet and quite refined, elegant and long. 94

1998 Chateau Suduiraut

JAN 10 Golden yellow, honey, botrytis, pear, pineapple, apricots, yellow plums and peach, great acidity, very elegant and pure, great balance, starting to open. Give this another five years also. 93

1997 Château Suduiraut 

JUL 19 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, caramel, detailed, intense, creme brûlée, maturing nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, peach, apricots , caramel, intense, long. I think this is my last bottle of this, and even if drinking very well now, I’m not sure if I would age it that much further. 94

1997 Château Suduiraut 

JUL 18 Golden. Apricots, fresh, fruity, some spices, pineapples, starting caramel and tarte tatin nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, apricots, juicy and lively, lovely balance, playful yet subtle, long. 95

1997 Château Suduiraut

NOV 17 Golden. Apricots, vanilla, peach, pineapples, some spices, detailed nose, nuanced. Fresh acidity, fruity, peach, apricots, some vanilla, playful and elegant, nuanced, long. 95

1997 Château Suduiraut

MAY 16 Golden, amber tints. Apricots, fruity, pineapples, some apples, light cinnamon touch, nuanced nose, starting raisins, layered nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, detailed, some creamy notes yet structured and firmer, steel needs some serious decanting to open fully, superb finish. Orange peel. 96

1997 Château Suduiraut

JAN 16 Golden. Pineapples, apricots, some raisins and sultanas, light cinnamon note nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, pineapples, intense, rich yet more linear, minerals, long. 94

1997 Château Suduiraut

SEP 15 Golden with amber hue. Apricots, some caramel notes, pineapples, raisins, fruity, quite intense nose, developing. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, some caramelised sugar, quite intense and fairly detailed, almost vanilla and creme brûlée finish, long. 95

1997 Castelneau de Suduiraut

OCT 15 Golden. Some nuts, apricots, pineapples, some almonds and nutty cake nose. Fresh acidity, maturing, some dried apricots, almost a salty note, drink soon while it retains a fair freshness. 87

1997 Castelneau de Suduiraut

APR 05 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, fruity nose, some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, apricots and peach, bit of burnt sugar bitterness in the finish. 87

1996 Château Suduiraut

SEP 15 Golden, amber hue. Some caramel, orange marmalade, touch of nuts, pineapples, somewhat leaner nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, ripe, apricots and pineapples, again some barley sugar notes, light caramel touch, somewhat dry finish. Not an optimal bottle. 91

1996 Castelneau de Suduiraut

MAY 05 Golden. Peach and apricots nose, fruity, intense, detailed. Fresh acidity, fruity, apricots, fresh and playful, less bitter than last bottle. Good length. 89

1996 Castelneau de Suduiraut

FEB 05 Housewine. Golden, apricots, fruity, elegant and playful, another lovely bottle, this gem cost 136,- in half bottle and I can't have enough of it. 88

1996 Castelneau de Suduiraut

DEC 04 Golden. Apricots, fruit compote and pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, playful, refreshing, some bitterness in the finish, good length. 88

1995 Château Suduiraut

SEP 15 Golden, amber hue. Apricots, pineapples, some cinnamon, touch of apple cake, fruity nose, some sultanas and vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, some oranges, some apricots, pineapples, light caramel touch, hint of chocolate and toffee, long finish. Fans out in the finish. 96

1992 Castelneau de Suduiraut

DEC 12 No Ch. Suduiraut made in 1992) Golden. Apricots, some vanilla notes, yellow ripe apples and citrus nose. Fresh acidity, lovely balance, leaner body, elegant if not the most complex or long. 87

1990 Château Suduiraut

AUG 15 Amber. Apricots, cinnamon, baked pears, apple cake, fruity, pineapples, layered nose, intense. Fresh acidity, fruity, ripe, rich, intense, some alcohol shines through (15%) long. 91

1990 Château Suduiraut
APR 14 Amber. Caramel, apricots, dried fruits nose, mature, burnt sugar. Fresh acidity, ripe, honey, caramel and oxidative, warm and bitter, one of those less fresh bottles. 91

1990 Château Suduiraut
NOV 13 Amber golden. Apricots, fruity, vanilla, raisins and nuts nose, layered and complex. Fresh acidity, fruity and rounded, bit caramelly still but less burnt sugar than many bottles, fresher and a lovely floral note in the finish, long. 92

1989 Château Suduiraut

FEB 18 Golden with amber hue. Dried fruits, fruit stones, some caramel and almost smells bitter. Fresh acidity, ripe, fruity, intense, some spices and almonds, some bitter notes, long. 93

1989 Château Suduiraut
JAN 18 Demi Recorked in 2012 by chateau. Pale amber. Dried fruits, caramel, apricots, peach and creme brulee. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh, ripe, rich and intense, refreshing, playful, long. 94

1989 Château Suduiraut

AUG 15 Golden with amber hue. Nuts, dried apricots, caramel, rich and fruity, deeper and fuller nose, some creme brûlée and grilled pineapples. Fresh acidity, fruity, if leaner, burnt, lacks some fruit mid palate, bitter, burnt sugar, long. 90

1989 Château Suduiraut

JAN 13 Golden. Nuts, orange marmalade and apricots. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, some almonds and orange, long finish. More and more bottles feels fresher now, less heavy and bitter than before, seems to be coming around. 93

1989 Château Suduiraut

NOV 12 Golden with amber hue. Rich nose, nuts, dried apricots and raisins. Fresh acidity, creamy texture, excellent palate, and again lacks the bitterness of some bottles. This has been one of the wine stalkers this year with five or six bottles tasted, and this was one of the two very fresh ones. Lively, orange peel, long and elegant finish. Late Château release bottle. I think it’s starting to come around. Will last thirty+ more years. 94

1989 Château Suduiraut

OCT 12 Amber, golden tints. Almonds, apricots, caramel, overripe apples and some floral notes. Fresh acidity, intense and more evolved and heavier than the last bottle, and this one seems more typical. Very long finish. 93

1989 Château Suduiraut

SEP 12  Golden, rich and intense nose, apricots, some caramel and pineapples. Fresh acidity, crème brulée, this a very fresh bottle, maybe it has come around it's slightly tight and rustic feel that it had just a year or so back. This bottle was lovely. Can be kept another twenty years, if you can keep your fingers from it that is. 93

1989 Château Suduiraut

SEP 11 (Magnum) Golden, heavy of apricots, some almonds, something slightly rustic like stones of stone fruit as well. Fresh acidity, feels somewhat purer than earlier bottles and magnums of the 89 Suduiraut, (I'm never too impressed with any 89's in Sauternes, they all have this touch of astringency and roughness) maybe it's starting to come around, showing a new side? 91

1989 Château Suduiraut

SEP 10 (Magnum) Golden, botrytis and apples, feels raw and brutal, something I tend to find in 89 Sauternes'. Fresh acidity, bitter touch, apricots, elegant and slightly rustic at the same time, not that normal seductive Suduiraut style, there is something I do not understand withe these wines in this vintage.... 88

1989 Château Suduiraut

MAY 08 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, rich fruity, some spices, light caramel note, intense nose. Fresh acidity, apricots, pineapples, opens up with air, detailed and long, nuanced, playful, some bitterness in the finish. 95

1988 Château Suduiraut

DEC 12 Gullfarget. Aprikoser, vanilje, svakt av knekk og honning. Rik og nyansert duft. Frisk syre, elegant, relativt livlig, pen balanse, har blitt noe freshere med alder, pen lengde. Lang finish. 90

1988 Château Suduiraut

APR 12 In the neck fill. Golden, vanilla, tropical, botrytis, heavy nose. Fresh, apricots and tropical notes, has the vintage edgy bitterness that I can never enjoy (same sort of thing with the 89) a bit lean finish, good length. 89

1988 Château Suduiraut

MAR 15 Golden. Some burnt sugar, rich, intense, apricots, caramel, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, burnt sugar and caramel, lacks some freshness, typical of the vintage for me, long. 92

1988 Château Suduiraut
MAY 14 Golden. Apricots, light caramel note, especially light for producer and vintage, tropical and some fried pineapples nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, fresh and rounded mid palate, bit more edgy finish, long. 92

1986 Chateau Suduiraut

JAN 19 Golden. Apricots, intense, spices, layered, yet vanilla notes is quite up front still! Fresh acidity, rounded, apricots and pineapples, a bit rough on the structure, caramel, bit leaner finish. But lots of intensity and fruit. 93

1986 Château Suduiraut

JUN 14 Golden. Almonds, apricots, pineapples and dried apricots nose, minerals beneath. Fresh acidity, fruity, lovely balance, pure, lively if not the most complex, long. 92

1986 Château Suduiraut;

APR 12 In the neck fill. Golden, vanilla, apricots, heavy and slightly volatile, model-airplane glue. Fresh acidity, good balance and length, but lacks a lot. I have had some better bottles of this one, but it's never a great wine. 86

1986 Château Suduiraut

JUN 10 A level fill, good cork. Golden, botrytis, almonds, apricots and pineapple, even touch of minerals. Good acidity, almost perfect balance, extremely clean and pure, even if it may lack some complexity, biscuits, butter, raisins, dates, great length. 89

1985 Chateau Suduiraut

DEC 09 Pale golden, honey, apricots, ripe fruits, seems a bit unbalanced for this estate, not as elegant as usual, could also be more complex, quite bitter finish, like chewing grape pulps. 80

1982 Château Suduiraut

AUG 18 Golden. Apricots, pineapples, elegant nose, fruity with some vanilla. Fresh acidity, fruity, pineapples, some spices, nuanced, long if somewhat narrow. 91

1982 Château Suduiraut

Corked

1982 Château Suduiraut
MAR 15 Deep golden. Some apricots, bit dried fruits and apricot stone, some mushrooms. Fresh acidity, fruity if leaner, apricots, more acidic bottle, little bit off bottle. 88

1982 Château Suduiraut

AUG 12 (Demi, recorked in 2006) Towards amber golden, rich, nutty, botrytis, raisins and dried apricots. Fresh acidity, lovely fruit, and one of the fruitier bottles of several I've tasted, without (luckily) the burnt sugar note some have. Fine and elegant, lovely balance and refreshing with that fruit. Long finish. 93

1982 Chateau Suduiraut

MAR 10 (Demi) Deep golden, amber hue, some botrytis and dried fruits, honey, floral, vanilla sugar, maturing and very complex. Drier in mouth than expected, caramelized sugar, apricots and cooked pear, good acidity and well balanced, ok finish. 89

1982 Château Suduiraut

JUN 08 Deep golden, amber hue. Honey, apricots, dried fruits, some caramel nose, intense. Fresh acidity, fruit stones, some bitterness, apricots and spices, bit bitter finish, long. 92

1978 Château Suduiraut

APR 14 Golden. Dried apricots, some caramel notes, apples and light petroleum touch nose. Fresh acidity, overripe apricots, fruity, some bitter notes, leaner palate, long. 91

1978 Château Suduiraut

JUN 10 A level fill, cork half soaked. Clear golden, some botrytis, smells more like a Riesling BA than Sauternes, apples, minerals, almost petroleum feel. Overripe apricots, very elegant, some bitterness, lovely acidity, in this slightly leaner and so fresh Suduiraut style, this is a very good wine for the vintage. 88

1976 Château Suduiraut

MAY 16 Amber, green hue. Apricots, rich nose, some caramel, raisins, tarte tartin, intense nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, rounded, intense, some caramel, some bitterness in the finish, long. 93

1976 Château Suduiraut

APR 15 Amber. Apricots, caramel, botrytis, intense, some nuts, rich nose. Fresh acidity, fruity, intense, some nuts, apricots and dried fruits, bit lean finish. 94

1976 Château Suduiraut

MAY 12 Amber, golden tints. Rich nose, apricots, biscuits, intense rather than nuanced. Fresh acidity, rich, wax, slightly rough texture, not that refined finish, quite long. 91

1975 Château Suduiraut

SEP 10 A level fill, amber colour. Apricots, pineapples, mature apples, wine is perfectly mature. Complex, pure and elegant, nice acidic balance, sweetness is starting to dry, perfect balance, good intensity, elegant and pure, touch of honey and raisins, very long finish indeed. 93

1967 Château Suduiraut

MAR 13 Top shoulder fill. Golden with greenish tint. Apricots, caramel, raisins, touch of vanilla, apples, minerals, goes on and on. Fresh acidity, lively, elegant as few, not as caramelly as 1967 Yquem, refined and complex, exceptional length,  refined and subdued, paradise in a glass. 98

1967 Château Suduiraut

JUN 12 (Demi bottle) In the neck fill. Amber. Intense nose, rich, botrytis, caramel, tea leaf, apricots, heavy minerals. Fresh acidity, intense, rich, stone fruits, immaculate, exceptional length. Truly long. 98

1962 Château Suduiraut

FEB 17 Bottom neck fill. Amber-orange. Apricots, wood polish, pineapples still, rich, burnt caramel and crème brulée, intense nose. Fresh acidity, rich, fruity, intense, apples, caramel and honey, dried apricots, lovely balance, elegant and smooth, quite a surprise. Long. 94

1961 Chateau Suduiraut

DEC 09 Deep golden, apricots, prunes, raisins, honey, some botrytis, cooked apples, some spices, minerals, perfect balance, not too intense, pure elegance as I so often find from this estate, very complex and balanced, a true beauty, better than the 61 Yquem, seems fresher somehow, and more elegant, even a bit sweeter, very long finish. 93

1957 Château Suduiraut

MAY 08 Amber. Rich, caramel and burnt sugar nose. Fresh acidity but a bit bitter and leaner palate, caramel and burnt sugar again, some pears and peach behind. 88

1950 Château Suduiraut 

FEB 12 Amber brown, upper shoulder fill. Dried apricots, raisins, fruitier nose than last bottle, fairly detailed, almost a faint minerality far back. Fresh acidity, rounded, fruity, elegant texture, dried fruits, long finish. 93

1950 Château Suduiraut 

AUG 10 Amber-brown, with seepage. Mid shoulder fill. Caramel, dried fruits, honey, raisins, some nuts nose. Fresh acidity, apricots, crème brulée, elegant texture, smooth and rounded texture, some sultanas and raisins, detailed, long. 93

1928 Château Suduiraut

NOV 16  Amber. Apricots, spices, deep, rich nose, caramel, raisins, sultanas, layered, creme brûlée, fruit compote, dense and rich yet transparent nose. Fresh acidity, playful, rich yet filigree, stunning balance, layered, refined, elegant perfection, incredible wine. 100

1928 Chateau Suduiraut

OCT 08 Amber colour, golden hue, some crystals, amazing colour. Caramel, apricots, crème brulée, pineapples, orange, tangerine, ripe lemons, apples, baked pear, raisins, touch of nuts. So complex, it's another meaning. So fresh acidity, such elegance, just perfect balance, and sweetness/ acidity balance is from another world. Not very sweet anymore, just enough to grace the fruit aromas perfectly, tender body, layered and transparent, this was just beyond anything........and what a length and aftertaste, it lasted not for seconds or minutes, we're talking hours......still there the next morning. (You just do not brush your teeth with these flavours going on in the mouth....incredible! 100