1988 Suduiraut
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Tasting notes
Tasted at the Chateau Suduiraut vertical in London. Lighter in colour than the 1997 poured alongside, the ’88 Suduiraut has a light, simple lime cordial and barley sugar nose that is inoffensive but not profound. The palate has a dry, peppery entry with notes of lanolin, ginger and walnut/smoke towards the finish that shows little evidence of botrytis. I fear that the ’88 is beginning to dry out and so bottles should be approached in the near future. Tasted October 2010. Neal Martin, eRobertParker.com
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Neal Martin
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The 1988 reveals a textbook, light gold color with a slight greenish hue. Although it does not display the weight of the 1990 or 1989, it has better acidity, high alcohol, and considerable sweetness. It is somewhat disjointed, needing time to knit together. It is impressive if its components are evaluated separately, but it is less noteworthy when reviewed from an overall perspective. Last tasted 11/94 Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Among the very best Sauternes estates, Ch. Suduiraut is owned by AXA Millésimes, which also manages Pichon Baron. The team works meticulously to select the finest fruit from its 91 hectares of vines, bordering Yquem. The resulting wines are intensely concentrated, balanced, complex and age-worthy.