2006 Château Suduiraut, Sauternes, Bordeaux

The 2006 Suduiraut is the perfect example of all that is good about Sauternes. This wine has a heady aroma of dried apricot, marmalade and quine with candied lemon zest and crystallised ginger adding complexity. The palate is rich and unctuous, with bright, citrus acidity keeping the 143g/l residual sugar in check. The palate shows spicy complexity from the botrytised berries, along with dried and tropical fruit. The sweetness makes a perfect match with dessert, of course, but also an ideal accompaniment to duck pâté.

Barbara Drew MW, Content Officer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (Nov 2022)