Suduiraut Sauternes 2019

98 points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2019 Suduiraut is absolutely stunning. Rich, heady and explosive, but in the vibrant style that marks the wines of today, Suduiraut is a real head-turner. An exotic melange of apricot jam, orange confit, spice, candied ginger and pineapple all soar out of the glass. The 2019 is creamy and intense, but not at all heavy. The 130 grams of residual sugar are perfectly integrated. Magnificent. Drink 2027-2059 (Feb 2022)"

97 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2019 Suduiraut has a powerful nose, quite oaky at the moment although there is plenty of fruit packed behind it. The palate is dense and intense, with layers of botrytized fruit, stem ginger and quince towards the persistent and refined finish. Broad-shouldered yet with class. Blind, I thought this might have been the Yquem? No, it's its neighbor. Tasted blind at the Southwold annual tasting. Drink 2028-2060 (Feb 2023)"

97 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2019 Suduiraut, 94% Semillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc, is pale lemon-straw in color. It charges out with flamboyant notes of orange blossoms, apricot preserves, and poached pears, plus wafts of beeswax, cedar, and allspice. The palate is rich, full, and hedonic, with a solid, racy backbone and great length. Drink 2026-2064 (May 2023)"

(95-97) points Jeb Dunnuck: "The flagship Sauternes, the 2019 Château Suduiraut is 94% Semillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc brought up in 50% new French oak. A stunning bouquet of caramelized peach, orange marmalade, honey, lavender, and citrus pith gives way to a medium to full-bodied Sauternes with impressive sweetness, a rich, expansive mouthfeel, and a vibrant spine of freshness that keeps it lively and balanced. (Jun 2020)"

96 points Georgina Hindle (Decanter): "A little closed on the nose, some florality with wild honey and orange. Good density here, this is certainly on the rich side with the alcohol just poking through. Good structure with a wonderful lift at the end. There is some brightness and acidity on the finish, this has excellent potential and beautiful touches of florality that I really like. Rich, seductive and unctuous. Drinking window 2024-2045 (Jan 2022)"

96 points Jane Anson (Inside Bordeaux): "Acacia, pink grapefruit and flint sets the pace, and this is an extremely successful Suduiraut. I love the grated ginger and lime zest that runs right through the citrus and mango fruits. Well controlled with fresh acidities, this is great quality, measured in its flavour delivery, with everything tantalising drawn out. 50% new oak, 130g/l residual sugar. Harvest September 17 to October 30, just 7hl/h yield. Drink 2022-2045 (Jan 2022)"

96 points Falstaff Guide: "Medium golden yellow with silver reflections. Fresh yellow tropical fruit, a delicate touch of wood, nuances of papaya and pineapple, and orange zest. It is powerful, taut and closely-knit, with fine ripe apricot fruit. There is honey on the finish, and an delicate aftertaste of orange confit. Shows great promise for the future. (Jun 2020)"

95 points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "The 2019 Suduiraut stands out as one of the most comprehensive and impeccably crafted wines from the Sauternes region in this solar vintage. Offering up a complex, spicy bouquet of curry leaf, cardamon, white pepper, ripe orchard fruits and menthol mingled with touches of vanilla pod and pineapple, followed by a medium to full-bodied, round and gourmand palate, it’s also concentrated and rich with a perfumed, fleshy core of fruit that segues into a long, mineral and ethereal finish. This blend of 94% Sémillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc, harvested between September 17 and October 30, in three tries, was matured for 20 months in oak barrels and contains 130 grams per liter of residual sugar. It's worth noting that, in this vintage, the arrival of botrytis following 60 millimeters of late-harvest rainfall severely impacted the remaining crop, yielding a mere seven hectoliters per hectare. Despite these challenges, the estate has achieved a remarkable feat, demonstrating exceptional skill and resilience and underscoring the force of its terroir. Drink 2030-2054 (Jun 2024)"

95 points Chris Kissack (WineDoctor): "This is a blend of 94% Semillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc, made mostly from finely botrytised fruit included in the second of three tries, beginning October 10th and finishing October 30th. The aromatics are dominated by the scents of honeyed white peach, orange and apricot. The palate has a velvety confidence and concentration, in the typical Suduiraut style, perfectly integrated, the fresh sweetness intertwined with threads of bitterness and acid drive. This has delicious poise and elegance, rich but with a sense of balance as well, and overall very impressive. (Dec 2021)"

95 points James Suckling: "Dried pineapple, apricot, fig and acacia honey on the nose. Some stem ginger and lemon pie, too. Sweet and luscious with dried fruit that’s layered with toast and spice. Fantastic concentration and length. Drink or hold. (Feb 2022)"