Lions De Suduiraut Blanc Sec 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lions De Suduiraut
Label Name:
 
Blanc Sec
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes / Bordeaux (Preignac)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
54% Sémillon, 46% Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Critics: Antonio Galloni (Vinous) ~92, James Suckling 92, Wine Enthusiast ~90, Jeb Dunnuck 90, Falstaff 91 (various vintage reviews)

Tasting Note
Pale yellow; aromas of citrus, white flowers, passion fruit, pear and toasted hazelnut. Round, fresh palate with pink pomelo and saline minerality; medium body, bright acidity and persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, ceviche, grilled sea bass, roasted chicken, goat cheese, creamy pasta. Asian: sashimi/sushi, steamed fish with ginger, tempura prawns, mild Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes, light laksa.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from selected gravelly-sandy plots. Fermented in temperature-controlled vats and French oak; aged ~6 months with a split between tank and barrel (portion in new oak), lees stirred periodically.

Vineyard Info
Château Suduiraut, historic Sauternes Premier Cru Classé (1855) near Preignac. Estate dates to the 16th century; Lions de Suduiraut is the dry white cuvée produced from specific vineyard plots.