Lions De Suduiraut Blanc Sec 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Lions De Suduiraut
Label Name:
 
Blanc Sec
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bordeaux (Sauternes)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon 57%, Sauvignon Blanc 30%, Sauvignon Gris 13%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 93 pts; Vinous 92 pts; Jeb Dunnuck 91–93 pts; Falstaff 91–93 pts; Decanter reviewed (no numeric award)

Tasting Note
Fresh citrus and grapefruit zest with white flowers, passion fruit and pear. Medium-bodied, saline minerality, subtle oak and toasted hazelnut notes; crisp acidity and a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled prawns, seafood risotto, roast chicken, fresh goat cheese. Asian: sushi & sashimi, tempura prawns, steamed fish with ginger and scallions, mild Thai fish curry.

Production Method
Short skin maceration (2–12h) for Sauvignon varieties, pneumatic pressing (≈2.5h); 70% fermented in temperature-controlled vats, 30% in barrels; aged on fine lees for ~6 months with regular bâtonnage.

Vineyard Info
Produced by Château Suduiraut (Premier Cru Classé, Sauternes), a historic estate now owned by AXA Millésimes. Lions de Suduiraut launched as the estate's approachable dry white cuvée from selected gravel/sandy plots.