Château Suduiraut

Sauternes

2010

Blend

90% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc

Wine designation

Château Suduiraut, Sweet 2010
Category: Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pair with a classic choice of foie gras, or alongside a roasted chicken with apricot glaze or even alongside a grilled lobster with herb butter.

Data sheet

Château Suduiraut

Sauternes

2010

Tasting notes

A golden yellow color with vibrancy and a first glint of darker straw colors. The nose presents acacia honey, baked apricots for fruit tarts, and candied notes. After further rest, the wine gives plum, almonds and wood elements. A smooth finish with balance of sugar and acidity. A finale that has energy with depth of flavors.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 91 hectares

Soil composition: Gravel with sandy clay subsoil.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Barrel fermentation.

Maceration technique: Fermentation with stirring of the lees.

Aging: Barrel

50% new barrels – 50% 1 year old barrels

Type of oak: French

Winemaker: Caroline Gendry

Consulting œnologist: Eric Boissenot

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Named after Léonard de Suduiraut after his marriage in 1580 to Nicole d’Allard. The Château was burned down before being re-built in the XVII century. After having given a coat of arms featuring the Suduiraut and Ducoy cartouche. The estate was planted with formal gardens designed by Le Nôtre. Purchased by AXA Millésimes in 1992 has revived the estate to fulfil its potential in recent years.

Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Certified HVE3 recently, the estate implements environmentally-friendly agriculture, in compliance with the specification for the High Environmental Value specifications. The certification is based on 4 axes: Biodiversity preservation, phytosanitary strategy, fertilization management as well as water management.