2008 Chateau Suduiraut
By Chateau Suduiraut
2008 Chateau Suduiraut from Chateau Suduiraut, Sauternes, Bordeaux
Exploring the annals of Bordeaux's sweet wine giants, one finds that the 2008 vintage of Chateau Suduiraut from Chateau Suduiraut is a singular beacon that gleams with distinction. This impeccable Sauternes offering bolsters my personal compendium of fine wines, bolstering its position as one of the most engaging sweet wines from this eminent period.
Exceptional Provenance and Vintage Nuance
Bordeaux's 2008 year was marked by erratic weather, culminating in a harvest that tested the mettle and mastery of the vintners at Chateau Suduiraut. However, their meticulous care and precision manifested a nectar that balances vibrant acidity with sumptuous sweetness—attributes that savvy investors should consider when diversifying their portfolios.
A Tapestry of Tastes
The moment one brings the glass near, the aromatic tapestry unfolds—quince, honeyed apricot, and a whisper of crystallised ginger entwine gracefully. On the palate, there is an enviable depth; a luxurious caress of botrytised complexity interlaced with ripe peach and hints of orange zest. The 2008 Chateau Suduiraut blossoms with a vivacious freshness seldom found in its peers—a nuance attributable to the peculiarities of the growing season.
This particular vintage is marked by its refined balance; it weaves a thread of taut minerality through velvety sweet fruit essences that have matured into a crescendo of sophisticated opulence over time. As this wine approaches its zenith, it remains an astute choice for collectors and connoisseurs alike.
In summary, the 2008 Chateau Suduiraut from Chateau Suduiraut emerges as a testament to tenacity and skill—a true gem nestled in Sauternes. It stands primed to enrich any investment portfolio with its outstanding character, guaranteed to yield dividends both in sensory delight and investment value in the seasons to come.
Market price (HKD)
HK$4,010.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
30
Scores and tasting notes
Tasted single blind against its peers. The Chateau de Suduiraut 2008 has a beautiful, dare I say effortless bouquet that blossoms from the glass with scents of lemon curd, white peach, citrus lemon and limestone. It is very precise, armed with a laser-like focus. The palate is viscous and compelling on the entry and it fans out beautifully across the palate with pure botrytized, honeyed fruit. The acidity slices through this Sauternes like a razorblade and the finish is natural and vibrant. This is a sublime sweet wine that deserves a home in every cellar. Tasted January 2012.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 22 December 2011