Waitrose No 1 Sauternes Chateau Suduiraut 2013

The Waitrose Sauternes is produced from the vineyard of Château Suduiraut, 1st Classified Growth. Most of the vines are pretty young, around 30 years on average, therefore the wine delivers a relatively fresh style of Sauternes.

Regional Information - It enjoys the same care at harvesting (several sortings, potential degree above 20%), and the same attention during fermentation and ageing as for the 'grand vin'. It is rich and sensual and delivers a complex nose of jammed fruit and spice, ideal for drinking now and over the next 5 years. It is considered as a great example of the Sauternes appellation.

Pressing – removal of the lees from the must and clarification of the grape juice. Fermentation in French oak barrels with temperature control (24°C) during 2 to 3 weeks.

100% of the wine was aged in French oak