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Vintage | Wine 1978 |
Classification | Sauternes - 1er Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Sauternes |
Colour | Sweet white wine |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Suduiraut |
Country | France |
The Château Suduiraut is an area of 200 ha including 92 ha of vineyards from Bordeaux in the Sauternes region, in the town of Preignac on soil composed mainly of sandy-clay serious, which produces a sweet white wine vintage Start.
First cru classé of Sauternes, it is considered by many to be one of the best Sauternes. The wines of Château de Suduiraut are among the greatest Sauternes. His longevity is exceptional. As we age, the aromas of candied fruit will slowly above the aromas Agum found the early years. The area recommended to decant older vintages to exalt the perfume. The Château also produce a seecond wine: Castelnau de Suduiraut.
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A down-scaled version of the 1979, the 1978 is elegant, less sweet, and significantly less rich, with medium body, fairly light texture for a Suduiraut, and good acidity.