COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Château Suduiraut
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Castelnau de Suduiraut is the second wine of Château Suduiraut, a Premier Cru Classé estate in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France. The estate has a historical lineage dating back to the 16th century and was classified in 1855. Acquired by AXA Millésimes in 1992, it has undergone significant revitalization. Castelnau de Suduiraut is produced from select early-ripening parcels of the estate, making it more approachable in its youth compared to the grand vin. The wine's distinctive character is shaped by the influence of noble rot, resulting in a harmonious balance of freshness and richness.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€28
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
NO
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Later
Ideal temperature
8-9°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Second wine of a Premier Cru Classé estate.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-selected only when affected by noble rot.
Fact 03
Estate has a history dating back to the 16th century.
Fact 04
Sustainably cultivated and HEV certified.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Castelnau de Suduiraut begins with the meticulous hand-harvesting of grapes affected by noble rot. Fermentation occurs in French oak barrels over three weeks, utilizing natural yeasts at controlled temperatures of 20-25°C. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its fine lees in French oak barrels for 15 months, with a proportion of new oak used. The vineyards are sustainably cultivated and hold High Environmental Value (HEV) certification.
