A phenomenal white with dried fruits such as apricots and mangos. Masses of bortrytis spice. Full body yet agile and bright with incredible lightness and delicacy. So much cherry blossom too. Small white flowers. Medium sweet. Ginger. Great finish. Mar 2016, www.JamesSuckling.com
James SucklingScore: 97-98/100
The 2015 Suduiraut comes with 123 grams per liter of residual sugar, more modest than some of its Sauternes peers and 4.56 grams per liter of acidity. It has a sense of completeness on the nose already: immense clarity with wild honey and quince aromas that gain intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with very pure botrytised fruit, very focused and one of the most intense Sauternes you will find this year. It feels long and sophisticated in the mouth yet never overpowers, never really has to put its foot right down on the accelerator. This is a wonderful Suduiraut, not quite up to the level of the ethereal 2009...although not too far off. Apr 2016, www.eRobertParker.com, Drink: 2020-2060
Neal MartinScore: 95-97/100Drink 2020-2060
Among the most impressive wines of the vintage, this AXA-owned property is in a rich vein of form. It’s a concentrated, sumptuously oaked style that’s made for the longer haul, with exotic fruit flavours, honeyed texture and a dusting of baking spices. Apr 2016, www.timatkin.com, Drink: 2019-2030
Tim Atkin MWScore: 95/100Drink 2019-2030
A ripe, rounded style, with loads of apricot, mango and glazed peach flavors, followed by a warm tarte Tatin finish. Still a touch youthfully raw, but shows serious depth. Mar 2016, James Molesworth, www.WineSpectator.com
Wine SpectatorScore: 93-96/100
The 2015 Suduiraut is delicate, polished and impeccably balanced from the very first taste. Scents of orange peel, candied lemon, white flowers and mint abound. Silky and nuanced, the Suduiraut captures the essence of the vintage in its restrained personality. A closing flourish of expressive floral notes rounds things out nicely. Apr 2016, www.Vinous.com
Antonio Galloni, VinousScore: 93-96/100
Round and complete with many layers of interest and an intriguingly dry finish after lots of sweetness and botrytis. Really well done! You could almost enjoy this already but there is lots more to come. Apr 2016, www.JancisRobinson.com, Drink: 2024-2050
Jancis Robinson MWScore: 18/20Drink 2024-2050
Brooding aromas and flavours of cedar, ginger and spring flowers. Very long, tactile and tannic finish. Will need a long time to develop fully. Apr 2016, Ian D'Agata, www.Decanter.com, Drink: 2020-2035
DecanterScore: 93/100Drink 2020-2035
Bordeaux / France
2019-2060