2013 Chateau Suduiraut
By Chateau Suduiraut
2013 Chateau Suduiraut from Chateau Suduiraut, Sauternes, Bordeaux
The noble 2013 vintage from Chateau Suduiraut stands as a testament to the resilience and versatility inherent in the vineyards of Sauternes, Bordeaux. This particular year's climatic challenges have engendered a Sauternes with characteristics unique to the adversity of the season it endured.
A Symphony of Sauternes Sophistication
As with the finest sweet wines, botrytised grapes – those intriguingly affected by 'noble rot' – form the lifeblood of the 2013 Chateau Suduiraut. It is this noble rot that crafts a level of complexity and depth that few other vinous processes can hope to match, and which sets the exceptional wines apart within an investor's portfolio.
Majesty Even in Difficulty: The Mark of 2013
The harvest for this vintage was particularly late, a result of humidity that set in before an Indian summer saved the day, allowing the grapes to achieve necessary ripeness. Despite – or perhaps because of – these trying conditions, the wine showcases an inspiring balance of sweetness and acidity that has become one of the hallmarks amongst discerning collectors when considering Sauternes wine investment.
In tasting, the 2013 from Chateau Suduiraut expresses a kaleidoscope of candied fruits, draped against a backdrop of honeyed richness and lifted by a breath of citrus zest. Its texture is plush, with an impeccable finesse to its finish that leaves a haunting perfume resonating on the palate. This assuredness in character underlines why many see vintage variability not as a risk but an opportunity for differentiation within their collections.
It is no surprise that this Sauternes, from a vintage underscored by its climatic crescendo, appeals to both connoisseurs and investors alike, adding a rare gem to one's cellar or portfolio.
An Investment in Liquid Gold
The intrigue surrounding the 2013 Chateau Suduiraut lies not only within its inviting golden elegance but also in its potential for grace with age. As investors seek wines that promise evolution over time, this 2013 offering is poised beautifully for those willing to allow the chapters of its story to unfold slowly in bottle.
In sum, for those seeking to enrich their cache with a truly distinctive expression from one of Bordeaux's most celebrated sweet wine producers, the 2013 Chateau Suduiraut embodies an exquisite opportunity to invest in an epicurean treasure polished by challenge; its narrative not yet fully told.
Market price (HKD)
HK$3,410.00
12x75cl
Highest score
94
POP score
25.71
Scores and tasting notes
The 2013 Suduiraut has one of the more flamboyant bouquets of the vintage, one that is actually reminiscent of de Fargues. There are copious Satsuma and dried honey scents, hints of beeswax and almond that keep your snout in the glass. The palate is very well-balanced with a viscous entry, just a touch of marmalade and quince coming through, and then blossoming toward the weighty finish that shows just a touch more oak at the moment. This is an excellent Suduiraut.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 29 April 2014