{"product_id":"chateau-suduiraut-sauternes-1er-cru-2020","title":"Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 1er Cru 2020","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChâteau Suduiraut Sauternes Premier Cru Classé is a refined \u003cstrong\u003esweet white wine\u003c\/strong\u003e made from a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon grapes, transformed by the action of noble rot. Its aromatic profile is deep and enveloping, characterised by intense notes of \u003cstrong\u003eexotic fruit and candied citrus\u003c\/strong\u003e, accompanied by hints of honey and beeswax. On the palate, it reveals a velvety opulence, balanced by a vibrant freshness that gives structure and harmony. The sip finishes with a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent and silky finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, enhanced by spicy and liquorice nuances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates in the heart of Sauternes, south-east of Bordeaux, near the confluence of the Garonne and Ciron rivers. The meeting of the different water temperatures creates the characteristic \u003cstrong\u003eautumn mists\u003c\/strong\u003e, essential for the development of Botrytis cinerea, which naturally concentrates the sugars in the grapes. The vineyards grow on \u003cstrong\u003esandy and gravelly soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, where pebbles capture the sun's warmth, promoting \u003cstrong\u003eideal ripening\u003c\/strong\u003e of the grapes and giving the wine extraordinary brightness and expressive richness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production process involves a rigorous \u003cstrong\u003estaggered harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e, with several passes through the rows to select only the perfectly botrytised bunches. After a slow pressing to extract the richest must, fermentation takes place in oak barrels. The process concludes with a period of \u003cstrong\u003ematuration in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e lasting from sixteen to twenty-four months. This meticulous care enhances the wine's \u003cstrong\u003earomatic complexity\u003c\/strong\u003e and structure, while preserving the purity of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eChâteau Suduiraut Sauternes 1er Cru 2020\u003c\/strong\u003e is a masterpiece shaped by \u003cstrong\u003enoble rot\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraged by the autumn mists created by the Ciron and Garonne rivers. This magnificent vintage, awarded 96 points by Robert Parker, is produced mainly from Sémillon grapes carefully selected through a staggered harvest. Ageing in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals an opulent nectar, characterised by enveloping notes of honey and candied citrus fruits, perfectly balanced by an elegant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chateau Suduiraut","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46222797013163,"sku":"60496","price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/chateau-suduiraut-sauternes-1er-cru-2020_60496_1_0679cf0c-0470-43f9-a20e-e3f4b986649f.webp?v=1773811729","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/products\/chateau-suduiraut-sauternes-1er-cru-2020","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}