Château Suduiraut - Sauternes - Suduiraut by Valap - Blanc - 2015

Wine:

With an extraordinary richness, this 2015 Sauternes exudes subtle aromas of mango, passion fruit, saffron, nectarine, and dried apricot, offering a delightful mouthfeel. Utterly captivating, it melds an exceptional concentration of sweetness with robust vigor, all beautifully accentuated by a refined, smooth, and well-integrated oak influence. This is one of the most authentic expressions of Sauternes, ending with notes of candied citrus and a hint of saffron. This top-tier bottle is ideal to pair with foie gras, blue cheeses, or citrus-based desserts.

Vinification:

Hand harvested on 5 successive selections, aged 20% in new barrels, 80% in old barrels for 16 months.
Residual sugar : 135 g/l.

Color:

Yellow with golden-orange nuances, sustained and brilliant.

Nose:

Subtle fragrances of mango, passion fruit, nectarine and dried apricot topped with a touch of saffron.

Palate:

An extraordinary richness that is totally bewitching, this wine combines an exceptional concentration with a beautiful vigor, the whole perfectly underlined by a noble, suave and adjusted maturation. We are delighted by this finale on candied citrus fruits and saffron.

Temperature:

Serve between 14 and 16°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Peking duck with spices, roasted Bresse poultry, blue-veined cheese, citrus dessert, fine mango pie.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2055

The newest addition to our exclusive vintages: a high-end Sauternes, crafted in collaboration with Château Suduiraut, a 1st Grand Cru Classé! This special vintage, a product of a taste collaboration at the highest levels, will meet the loftiest expectations. Pierre Montégut, the technical director of the Château, and Olivier Poussier, the world's top sommelier, combined their expertise to create the pinnacle of the Sauternes appellation in this exclusive vintage.

The plots, with old vines ranging between 50 and 60 years old and grown on gravel and clay soils, give this vintage an exceptional stature, melding aromatic intensity and remarkable concentration. This wine stands out for its complexity and exquisite refinement, ensuring its place in history.