1996 Suduiraut
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The 1996 Suduiraut feels rather flat on the nose after 22 years, missing the intensity of later vintages, caramel and toffee-ish notes emerging with time. The palate is fully mature with simple orange rind and peach notes, however, it fades too rapidly on the finish. Compared to previous bottles this feels as if it is in decline. Tasted at the Suduiraut vertical at the château.
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Robert Parker
Robert Parker
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Bright gold. Pretty simple on the nose. Very big and barley sugar on the palate. You couldn’t fail to like this even if it not one of the subtlest. Chewy end. (JR)
This is a green, lean, tart style of Suduiraut with spicy oak dominating its otherwise indifferent aromatics. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2014.
This is a green, lean, tart style of Suduiraut with spicy oak dominating its otherwise indifferent aromatics. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2014. Apr 1999, 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.