Suduiraut Pur Semillon 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Suduiraut
Label Name:
 
Pur Semillon
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sauternes, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.1%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon 100%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
High critical acclaim: James Suckling ~97, Neal Martin/Vinous 96–98, Jeb Dunnuck 96–99; Falstaff 93; Berry Bros & Rudd 17. 5/20; World of Fine Wine 94–95. Representative sources: Vinfolio (critics roundup), Berry Bros & Rudd, Falstaff, World of Fine Wine, TastingBook

Tasting Note
Aromas of white flowers, pear, mandarin and candied citrus with honeyed and hazelnut hints. Creamy, elegant texture with bright acidity, subtle oak spice and a long, saline-citrus finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled scallops, lobster, roasted chicken, creamy seafood pasta, soft cheeses. Asian: sashimi/sushi, miso-glazed black cod, Thai green curry (moderately spicy), Cantonese steamed fish or roast pork.

Production Method
Gentle pneumatic pressing, cold settling, fermentation in barrels and wineglobe (partial new oak), no malolactic fermentation, aged on fine lees with regular stirring for ~9 months.

Vineyard Info
Château Suduiraut, a Premier Cru Classé in Sauternes, produces small-volume Pur Sémillon from ~55-year-old Semillon vines on gravel/clay soils; estate is part of AXA Millésimes.