1975 Chateau Suduiraut Premier Cru Classe, Sauternes 1x750ml

Vinous 91

The 1975 Suduiraut has 75gm/L residual sugar but tastes completely different to the 1976 because of the acidity level. It has a lighter color than the 1976 for a start. There is also more roundness and generosity than the 1976 with similar scents that I remarked on previous bottles: orange sorbet, lanolin and wild honey. The palate is fresh on the entry with crisp acidity, very good concentration, freshness, a lovely orange rind and honeycomb notes towards the long finish. This is wonderful, one of the best bottles that I have encountered of several, although it is fully mature. 88gm/L residual sugar, 13.4% alcohol, 4.9gm/L total acidity. Tasted at the Suduiraut vertical at the chateau. [Neal Martin, 27/03/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2025

Robert Parker 93

Tasted at Hermitage Wines’ seminar in Hong Kong. A consistent note compared to the one earlier this year. It has a mature bouquet with mandarin, tangerine, orange rind, lanolin and dried honey that lacks sweetness but is very well defined. The palate is beautifully balanced and fresh with quince and orange rind, a touch of honeycomb towards the long finish that seems dry when compared to the more extravagant 2001. Certainly, this is the best Suduiraut of the decade. Tasted November 2011. [Neal Martin, 01/11/2011]