Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Château Suduiraut – Sémillon 2003 (Sauternes)
Graves, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
Crafted primarily from Sémillon, Château Suduiraut is one of Sauternes’ premier estates, producing wines shaped by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). The warm 2003 vintage gave concentration and richness, while time in bottle has deepened its complexity. (Educational note: Sémillon’s thick skins make it particularly susceptible to botrytis, producing the honeyed intensity Sauternes is famous for.)

Aromas & Flavors
Opulent notes of dried apricot, candied orange peel, and golden raisin layered with honey, saffron, and caramelized pineapple. Secondary tones of almond, vanilla, and beeswax show the maturity of two decades.

Mouthfeel
Lusciously full-bodied, with velvety sweetness cut by balanced acidity. The palate is rich and textured, gliding into a lingering finish of dried fruit, spice, and honeyed depth.

Food Pairings
A classic match with foie gras or blue cheese. Also pairs beautifully with fruit tarts, crème brûlée, or even spicy Asian dishes for contrast.

Verdict
A magnificent aged Sauternes — decadent yet balanced, carrying the warmth of 2003 with elegance. Honeyed, textural, and endlessly layered, this is a benchmark for botrytised sweet wines. 🍯🍷cheers!

Did You Know?
Sémillon makes up the majority of Sauternes blends, often complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Its thick skin and natural waxiness make it ideal for noble rot, creating the world’s most legendary dessert wines.

Collector’s Rarity 📌
Château Suduiraut, a Premier Cru Classé estate from the 1855 classification, produces limited amounts of Sauternes each year — with older vintages like 2003 increasingly rare treasures in the market. — 16 days ago

Mike Evans

9.2

The tropical notes had us guessing California. — 9 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.3

100 Sem

@ delectable: this is a brand new cuvee:
Chateau Suduiraut - Blanc Sec Pur Semillon — 2 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.3

2019 vintage. Second wine of the incredible Château Suduiraut. Light golden colour. Beautiful nose, blending exotic fruits, flowers, and the typical roasted botrytis aromas. Delicious in the mouth, with bright fruit and vibrant acidity. With its impeccable purity and balance, this can be enjoyed young, but will keep for at least a decade. Very high standard for a second wine, one can imagine what the grand vin would be! — a month ago

Liselotte Brouwers

9.5

Prachtige Sauternes. Deze jaargang is geweldig, met een heerlijke balans door de mooie zuren. Waar ik over het algemeen geen groot fan ben van Sauternes, heb ik hier ontzettend van genoten! Gedronken om onze eerste plaats te vieren voor het NK blindproeven. — a month ago

Paul J

9.4

750ml. Great Sauternes! Orange color with gold hues. Honeysuckle, peach, and nectar. Age showed through nicely. A nice dessert wine. — a year ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 1988 — 20 days ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

Sémillon (57), Sauvignon Blanc (30), Sauvignon Gris. — a month ago

Angela Sanks

9.5

Really tasty dessert wine, lots of plum — 2 months ago

Andrew Holod

National Sales Grapes of Spain

9.2

Very pale yellow. Aromas bend toward wooly, dried peach and yellow/golden drupe fruits. Initial palate entry seems off dry and texture is rich/oily, acid is medium and balanced. — 2 years ago