2024 Château Suduiraut Grand Vin Blanc Sec Viellies Vignes

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Château Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes 2024 – Grand Vin Blanc Sec from Sauternes

The Château Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes 2024 is a characterful, dry white wine from the prestigious Premier Cru Classé terroir of Sauternes. Made exclusively from old vines of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, this cuvée shows the power and precision of this unique area – in a style that perfectly combines refinement, tension and length.

Terroir and climate: a year of extremes

2024 started with heavy rainfall in the autumn and winter, followed by a wet and mild spring with the necessary challenges such as mildew pressure and uneven flowering. Thanks to a warm, dry summer, the grapes still got going well in their ripening. The harvest took place between 28 August and 13 September , in several phases and under varying conditions - with a strict selection to bring in only the best bunches.

Old sticks, pure expression

The Vieilles Vignes are on average 45 years old and are spread over carefully selected plots. They provide concentration, minerality and depth. This vintage consists of:

  • 56% Sémillon – for structure, ripe white fruit and floral notes,

  • 44% Sauvignon Blanc – which provides liveliness, freshness and finesse.

Vinification and maturation of the 2024 Château Suduiraut Grand Vin Blanc Sec Viellies Vignes

The grapes undergo a soft pneumatic pressing of about 2.5 hours, followed by cold settling at 10°C. Fermentation takes place in wooden barrels (15% of which are new oak), at a controlled temperature of 17 to 22°C. There is no malolactic fermentation , in order to preserve the fresh acids.

Maturation takes place for 9 months , of which:

  • 12% in new barrels ,

  • the remainder in one-year-old barrels,
    with weekly batonnage of the fine lees depending on the vintage.

Tasting notes

The 2024 Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes shines with a refined bouquet of white flowers, pear, fennel and citrus zest . In the mouth, the wine stands out for its texture: silky and broad, but carried by fresh acidity and a subtle saltiness. White peach, almond, lotus root and a hint of white pepper complete the taste experience. According to wine critics, this wine shows great depth, precise structure and aging potential .

Ratings

  • 95-97/100 – Alexandre Ma : “Like silk unrolling on the tongue.”

  • 95-96/100 – Yves Beck : “Finesse, length and precision – a perfect table wine.”

  • 93-95/100 – Vinous (Galloni) : “Rich, layered and impressively deep.”

  • 93/100 – Jane Anson & Falstaff : “Bitter fennel, citrus, white pear and a salty finish.”

Availability and wine-food advice

The Château Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes 2024 is ideal with fried turbot, scallops, veal fricandeau or a salad with lobster and citrus.

Specifications

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Available as of Mar 31, 2027
Packing information Box
Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Winery Chateau Suduiraut
Grape Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2024
Drinking as of 2026
Drinking till 2040
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion En Primeur, Excluded from Pickup discount
Parker rating 92
Vinous rating 95
Tasting Profiles Complex, Fris, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Steenfruit, Vol
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe

Professional Reviews

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Parker

92

Vinous

95

Wijnhuis

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Château Suduiraut: Premier Cru Classé from the Heart of Sauternes

Château Suduiraut stands among the elite producers of Sauternes. Classified as a Premier Cru Classé in 1855, this estate has earned its reputation through centuries of excellence. With roots tracing back to the 16th century and vineyards adjacent to Château d’Yquem, Suduiraut is renowned for crafting refined sweet wines and, more recently, outstanding dry white cuvées from old vines.

A Unique Terroir in Preignac

Located in Preignac, in the southern part of Bordeaux, Château Suduiraut spans 91 hectares planted on a mosaic of gravelly sand and clay soils. The estate's proximity to the Ciron river ensures the morning mists and warm afternoons necessary for the development of Botrytis cinerea—the noble rot essential to the world’s greatest sweet wines.

Style: Luscious Sweet Wines, Vibrant Dry Whites

Suduiraut is famed for its 100% Sémillon-based Sauternes, distinguished by their clarity, length, and layered aromas of candied citrus, honey, flowers, and spice. The wines mature for 16 to 20 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels, developing beautifully over decades.

In recent years, Suduiraut has also gained recognition for its dry white wines:

  • Château Suduiraut Vieilles Vignes Blanc Sec – a Grand Vin with depth and aging potential.
  • Pur Sémillon – a rare and pure expression of the grape.
  • Lions de Suduiraut – fresh, vibrant, and highly food-friendly.

Today, 65% of Suduiraut’s production is dedicated to dry whites, reflecting its innovative and forward-thinking winemaking philosophy.

Innovation Under AXA Millésimes

Since 1992, Château Suduiraut has been part of AXA Millésimes, the prestigious group behind leading estates such as Pichon Baron, Petit Village, and Quinta do Noval. Under the leadership of Christian Seely and technical director Pierre Montégut, both vineyard management and vinification have reached new heights. Traditional techniques are enhanced with modern precision—from gentle pressing and native yeast fermentation to tailored bâtonnage and barrel aging.

Buy Château Suduiraut at Grandcruwijnen

At Grandcruwijnen, we offer a wide selection of Château Suduiraut wines—from young vintages to perfectly aged bottles. Whether you’re looking for the estate’s legendary sweet Sauternes or its acclaimed dry whites, you’ll find them in our curated collection. Order online or visit us to collect your wine in person in Dordrecht.

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