France, (Bordeaux AOC)
90% Semillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc
14.5%

 

From the Grand Cru Sauternes estate Chateau Suduiraut, this second label wine delivers the style and pedigree of Suduiraut at an amazing value. Castelnau de Suduiraut is a wine with a distinctive character for which the groundwork is prepared far in advance, even down to the choice of specific plots to give it its own unique identity.

TASTING NOTES: Aged 16 to 18 months is 50% in new French oak barrels. Castelnau de Suduiraut 2016 has a beautiful golden yellow color. The nose is subtle and reveals initial aromas of tropical fruit before leading into notes of gingerbread and candied citrus fruit, with a spicy, lightly toasted bouquet from barrel ageing. The attack is smooth, the palate powerful with great freshness. The bouquet from barrel ageing is again apparent, and notes of Botrytis. The long finish reveals candied fruit and spices.

 

FOOD PAIRINGS: The French would immediately say either foie gras or Roquefort - two savory pairings for Sauternes. There’s also a history in the region of pairing Sauternes with poultry. Poultry of all kinds marries well with sweet wines; one of the most famous dishes of the region is roast chicken liberally basted with Sauternes, and then served with a bottle of the same wine.