1989 Chateau Suduiraut
By Chateau Suduiraut
1989 Chateau Suduiraut from Chateau Suduiraut, Sauternes, Bordeaux
Enveloping connoisseur's palates with a symphony of sumptuous sweetness, the 1989 Chateau Suduiraut from Chateau Suduiraut presents as a testament to a majestic year in Bordeaux's revered Sauternes region. This vintage's impeccable balance and profound complexity are the hallmarks of a truly great Sauternes.
Decadence and Distinction: A Vintage Investment
In the timeless realm of fine wines, certain vintages are destined to resonate in the annals of oenology. Among these, the 1989 vintage emerges as an unforgettable year for Sauternes, crafting wines that epitomise opulence and longevity. The marriage of favourable weather conditions has evoked a concentration of aromas and flavours rarely matched, turning this particular offering into an illustrious investment opportunity.
The 1989's Exquisite Alchemy
The alchemy of the 1989 harvest has yielded a Chateau Suduiraut imbued with a kaleidoscopic array of candied orange peel, honeyed apricot, and toasted almond – discoveries that reveal themselves with each ensuing sip. The climatic generosity of the season, marked by well-timed mists and heat, coaxed the botrytis cinerea to its noble zenith, and thereby, sculpted a wine that is deeply textured yet elegantly poised.
A wine such as this does not merely whisper but sings its provenance; each glass redolent of the golden-hued fields under the Bordeaux sun. It gracefully weaves its innate vibrancy with an intense depth that promises to mesmerise palates while offering sustained returns on investment to those patient enough to allow it further time in their cellar.
Whether savoured now or in years to come, the 1989 Chateau Suduiraut from Chateau Suduiraut stands at the pinnacle of wine investment choices – one that will continue to offer sensory and financial rewards. Its cellar potential remains monumental, while its current expressive maturity entices immediate indulgence for sharpened palates seeking excellence from Sauternes' glorious past.
Market price (SGD)
$1,240.00
12x75cl
Highest score
89
POP score
82.22
Scores and tasting notes
The 1989 is the most well-balanced wine of this trio, but its fruit does not appear to be sufficient to stand up to the wine's high alcohol and aggressive style. None of these wines offers much delineation, so cellaring should prove beneficial as they do have admirable levels of extract. Last tasted 11/94
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 31 December 1997