Tom Casagrande

9.2

Bought this at the winery 2 years ago in Amador County, where it had been a surprise for us. We’d gone out there excited to try Zin and Rhone varietals, and so were surprised that we liked this Cab blend so much. Intense and open and with a bit of complexity and elegance. So good.

PS- If you’re on CellarTracker, please leave your handle in a comment so I can follow you there, as I’ve started an account because of this app’s constant issues. — 5 months ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.5

Saffron, yeast, flint, dried citrus peels, Ginger, green tea. Enormously complex and intriguing.
Brilliant stuff. — 5 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Good Show…. — 5 years ago

with TwiLea

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

Pontet Canet tasting and dinner with Alfred Tesseron.

What a great vintage. Its tannin structure will outlive the 09 and anyone 45 and older. The 2010 is a forever vintage and while different than 09, it will undoubtedly be just as great. It’s just going to take a lot more bottle age than the 09.

The body is full and round. The tannins have rounded but are still big and chewy. It’s more concentrated than 09. The fruit is really beautiful and again perfectly ripe. Dark currants, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, dark plum, poached strawberries with hints of raspberries. Soft soil structure; dry top soil, moist clay, medium intensity dark spice, fresh tobacco, dry herbs, crushed rock powder, with dark, withering florals with violets. The texture is velvety. The structure and tension are big. The length and balance are worthy of its perfect score. For me, it’s just not there, yet! The acidity is really good. The long, lush, ripe, well balanced, polished finish is deliciously persistent.

Photos of; our dinner group, tasting room at Pontet Canet, the horse plows they still use in the fields and Chateau Pontet Canet. — 7 years ago

William Hughes

9.4

Superb! Earthy and savory with some real stuffing to age well for another 10-12 years. John Lockwood crafted this sensation with hillside grapes growing 380 meters above the Pacific. Cool climate Syrah I want to drink a whole lot more often. — 8 years ago

Michael Piaker

8.9

23 April 2018. La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels, New York, NY. — 9 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.5

Château Suduiraut, 2023, Sauternes BDX, France 🇫🇷

Overview
Premier Cru Classé Sauternes delivering pure botrytis luxury blend of 80% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Sauvignon Gris with remarkable tension and precision. Lush honeyed richness balanced by vibrant acidity and a beautifully layered texture that feels both decadent and weightless. Sensual, polished, and deeply expressive, this is a dessert wine that seduces rather than overwhelms.

Aromas & Flavors
Orange blossom, acacia honey, apricot confit, ripe peach, saffron, candied citrus peel, subtle vanilla bean, almond paste, and a whisper of ginger spice. Floral lift intertwines with botrytis-driven sweetness and fresh citrus brightness.

Mouthfeel
Silky, viscous, and coating without heaviness. Glycerol richness glides across the palate while acidity keeps the wine lifted, focused, and endlessly drinkable. Long, luxurious, and caressing finish.

Food Pairings
Foie gras torchon, blue cheese (Roquefort or Stilton), apricot tart, almond pastries, honey-drizzled chèvre, citrus-based desserts, or simply enjoyed solo as a contemplative finale.

Verdict
Sublime, sexy, and impeccably balanced. A masterclass in tension between sweetness and freshness, delivering pleasure, elegance, and emotional impact in equal measure. A benchmark nightcap wine.

Did You Know?
Château Suduiraut sits adjacent to Château d’Yquem and shares similar gravelly terroir and noble rot influence, often delivering First Growth-level finesse at a more approachable price point.

🍯 Personal Pick
This wine feels like a French kiss, seductive tension, velvet weight, and honeyed decadence wrapped in electric freshness. The viscosity caresses the palate while the acidity keeps everything irresistibly alive. — 9 months ago

Lars Miller

9.0

Strong raspberry on this one. Smooth and silky with medium tannins. Nicely balanced — 5 years ago

Allison Lyzenga

9.2

Medium gold; pronounced intensity aromas of musky peach, dried apricot, baked yellow apple, marmalade, tinned peach, honey, honeysuckle, ginger, saffron; sweet, medium acid, medium alcohol, full body, pronounced intensity flavors consistent with aromas; long finish, excellent complexity and concentration, outstanding — 7 years ago

Kara Stockman

9.5

Amazing! Very smooth, subtle Carmel flavors. worked well with appetizers and soups. — 7 years ago

Frederick Kuehn

9.5

Sticky toffee pudding and saffron. High acid long finish. — 8 years ago

Erik Sjolund

9.4

Wonderful nose o apricot, pineapple n possibly citrus. Can’t find the saffron, but hey. Lovit. Loved other vintages more, though. — 8 years ago

Michael Mathews

9.1

This is a great wine that does not overwhelm the nose. Hints of currant, tobacco, and a savory musky fragrance that reminds you of a fall French morning at the border of the vineyard fields. Voluptuous and silky. Long beautiful legs on the glass. Elegant. Enough said. — 9 years ago

with Brad, Kelly and 4 others

Shengli Hu

9.5

Botrytis kinda nose: honey+funk, saffron, ginger. Medicinal aspirin. Mineral forestry stream. Coconut, cream vanilla, Brioche, tangerine blossom, baking spices - nutmeg, allspice. Beautiful golden color. — 3 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.3

This is the neighbouring estate to Yquem and was founded by Pierre Meslier, who was manager of Yquem for many decades. The wine is beautiful and lavish with strong aromatic profile. Saffron, marmalade, exotic fruits and and a bright finish. I had this with a very well executed crème brûlée, maybe not be the most creative pairing, but the classic pairings are the best some times. I sure did enjoy the moment. — 4 years ago

J Chechik

9.4

Wonderful, elegant Pinot. What a great, clean style! Had it w/ a lightly spiced ahi tuna/slaw salad. Just terrific & opened-up tremendously by the 2nd glass. — 6 years ago

Dezel Quillen

9.3

Fields Family Wines ’14 Stampede Vineyard Zinfandel (SRP $28): Ain't no fun if the homie—The Spaceman—can’t have none (lol). This delicious Zinfandel is produced from 75-85 year old vines and made in small lots (only 100 cases made) with minimal intervention in the vineyard and cellar. A bright ruby color, this medium-bodied wine is juicy with beautiful raciness—showing a good sense of balance between richness, freshness and finesse. It offers appealing aromas and flavors of cherry and tart plum (gorgeous fruit), with notes of dill, spice, perfume, and loam adding complexity. This wine paired exceptionally well with the cherry/pecan baby-backs I smoked over the weekend. If you enjoy vibrant, food-friendly Zins that flirt with elegance, then this is your ticket. Put this producer on your wine radar if they’re not on it already. You can visit fieldsfamilywines.com to learn more. And for the record, of the four 1978 [Kiss] solo albums, Ace had the best one! — 7 years ago

Gaetan Ciampini

9.5

Quite lovely. Still some good acidity. Saffron, dried apricot. — 8 years ago

Christian Gray

9.5

The best of the best. Snappy red Apple. Sour cherry. Rose petals. Saffron. Peanut shells. Sourdough starter. Minerality. Wondrous. — 8 years ago

Wendy Narby

9.5

Drinking beautifully - Characteristic saffron finish - trip down memory lane! — 9 years ago