Chateau Suduiraut is known as "one of the most refined sweet wines in the world."
The taste is truly a blissful experience, created by combining Sauternes tradition with the latest winemaking techniques.
A mellow aroma, deep sweetness, and an exquisite balance of acidity.
This wine has captivated wine lovers for many years, but in recent years it has begun to take on new challenges.
Château Suduiraut at a glance: a symbol of tradition and quality
Chateau Suduiraut is a historic winery located in the village of Sauternes, in the heart of the Sauternes region.
Since its founding in the 17th century, the company has continued to produce the finest sweet wines by carefully hand-picking and sorting the grapes, and by focusing on identifying noble rot bacteria.
Made primarily from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, it has a nutty aroma from barrel aging and a smooth, rich sweetness with notes of tropical fruit and honey.
Its structure, which allows it to withstand long-term aging, has been highly praised by professional tastings.
Advantages over other Sauternes: A clear, sweet taste
Among famous chateaux such as d'Yquem and Rieussec, Suduiraut stands out for the purity of its sweetness and the transparency of its acidity.
Rather than relying solely on its richness, it makes use of the natural freshness of the fruit, harmonizing with a variety of dishes such as desserts, foie gras and cheese.
Thanks to recent advances in winemaking techniques, this wine retains the charm of a classic sweet taste while also offering a modern taste.
New Challenge: Increasing the Ratio of Dry Wines
In recent years, due to the global trend towards dry wines over sweet ones, Chateau Suduiraut has been increasing the proportion of dry wines it produces.
While retaining the charm of traditional noble rot wines, the wine has a fragrance reminiscent of noble rot from Semillon, and by pursuing a full-bodied, dry taste, it has become more versatile as a wine to drink with food. It also makes a statement when paired with seafood or light white meat.
Evaluation and award history: Quality recognized by professionals
Chateau Suduiraut often receives scores in the high 90s, such as 97 points from Wine Enthusiast in 2007 and 97 points from Vinous in 2016, and has won numerous medals at international wine competitions.
Compared to Chateau d'Yquem and others, it is pleasing that despite its high reputation, it is still relatively affordable.
How to Choose Sweet and Dry Sake: Enjoying It Depending on the Occasion
Sweet noble rot wines are ideal for pairing with foie gras, rich cheeses and desserts.
On the other hand, dry wines go well with appetizers, seafood, and light white meat dishes, allowing you to enjoy the wine throughout the meal.
In professional settings, the same Chateau Suduiraut can be paired with either a sweet or dry version depending on the occasion and preference, making it even more appealing when paired with food.
In fact, at the "Chateau Pichon Baron & Suduiraut Dinner" held at The Peninsula Tokyo in October 2024, guests enjoyed red wine to pair with the main course, followed by a "Double Cheesecake of Roquefort Cheese and Cream Cheese" with Chateau Suduiraut 2016 .
Normally, dinner would end here, but on this day it did not end there, and as a surprise, a dry Grand Vin Sec 2022 from Chateau Suduiraut was served.
It was an evening where we were able to discover a new way to enjoy Sauternes, which was hearty enough to be enjoyed after finishing off with a sweet noble rot wine and sweets, but also had the role of refreshing the palate after a meal.
*As shown in the image, the actual product was provided in 2022, but the link takes you to the current stock in 2023.
Summary: A superb experience that combines tradition and innovation
Chateau Suduiraut is a rare winery that maintains the tradition of sweet Sauternes while continuing to evolve, such as by increasing the proportion of dry wines.
Its rich, complex aroma and exquisite balance with acidity are highly praised even by professionals.
By using both sweet and dry varieties, we can see what Sauternes will be like in the future, and this can be said to be the ideal form of modern Sauternes.
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