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Château Suduiraut Lions de Suduiraut - Sauternes 2020 375ml
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Château Suduiraut Lions de Suduiraut - Sauternes 2020

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The history of Château Suduiraut began in 1580 with the marriage of Nicole d’Allard and Léonard de Suduiraut. Classified as a Premier Cru Classé (First Growth) in Sauternes in 1855, it has always been known as a superb property (its neighbor is Château d’Yquem). In the 1990’s, after its sale to AXA, the Château made significant investments in its vineyards and winemaking facilities, which resulted in a dramatic increase in the quality of the wines.

The vineyards of Suduiraut are planted to 90% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc on 92 hectares over gravel, sand, limestone and clay soils on sloping hillsides. The wine is fermented in French oak barrels and aged on its lees in 50% new French oak for 18-24 months. The Château produces a third label, Lions de Suduiraut, produced from 100% Sémillon. 

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The 2020 Lions de Suduiraut is a gorgeous, approachable Sauternes that emphasizes bright, floral accents. Tangerine oil, almond, dried flowers, light honeyed notes and apricot all grace this airy, wonderfully nuanced Sauternes. The 2020 is 90% SemiHon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc. This is simply impeccable.

Antonio Galloni, December 2022
Jeb Dunnuck
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I loved the 2020 Lions De Suduiraut, an up-front, round, mouth-filling Sauternes offering classic honeyed orange, caramelized peach, and spicy notes in a balanced, medium-bodied, already delicious package.

March 29, 2023

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