Archive Releases
3 May 2010
Today, we see the release from Château Suduiraut, the 1er Cru Classé Sauternes property, which is located at the southern end of the commune of Preignac, a stone's throw from Château d'Yquem. We are delighted to offer their stunning 2009 @ £650.00 IB per case or £665.00 IB per case of halves. . . It's reasonable to say that Suduiraut has produced something rather special in 2009 and receives enormous scores from all of the major critics.
Neal Martin 97-99
One of the outstanding successes of the 2009 vintage, this may surpass the superlative 2007. It has a more understated nose at the moment, but is very well defined with honey, white peach, orange peel and crushed stones. The palate has a viscous entry, is very well balanced, very powerful with great depth and effervescent minerality. Layers of botrytis layer across the mellifluous finish that is beautifully defined and sensuous. Fabulous.
Wine Enthusiast (Roger Voss) 96-98
Complex wine, packed with sweetness, apricots and the ripest, smooth honey. Beautifully rich and ripe, finished with acidity. A great wine.
Wine Spectator (James Suckling) 94-9
Pear and lemon pie aromas and flavors. Full and powerful, with lots of sweet fruit and a long, spicy finish. Racy, layered and beautiful.
Jancis Robinson 18.5/20
Big and rich and bold and overwhelming almost. A bit of spice and so much sugar! This deserves very high points for its combination of sweetness and purity. Great weight. Really very good indeed. Bravo AXA for allowing these decisions. Drink 2016-2040
May I suggest that you re-examine last Thursday's offerings' particularly following Neal Martin's recent scores for Sauternes/Barsac? Neal awards 96-98 for Château Doisy Daëne (same score as Château d'Yquem) which @ £305.00 IB per case seems extremely reasonable and inevitably several thousand pounds cheaper compared to d'Yquem! Their special cuvee Doisy Daëne "L'Extravagant receives a whopping 'opening' score from Neal Martin of 98-100 – Neal describes L'Extravagant as "There are probably around seven casks of the 2009 L'Extravagant de Doisy-Daene, although that may decrease a little after racking. An equal blend of Semillon and Sauvignon, it delivers a record 220gms residual sugar and yet still exudes astounding minerality and precision, with touches of clear honey, frangipane and cold wet stones. The palate is full-bodied with a mellifluous texture, perfect acidity to slice through that rich botrytized fruit, stunning balance, citrus peel, apricot, Clementine, lemon curd and a hint of ginger. With awesome length, leaving that tingling sensation akin to Szechuan pepper, this wine truly lives up to its name" A miniscule quantity is available @ £825.00 IB per case of 6 half bottles.