Château Suduiraut

Identity

Château Suduiraut is a winegrowing estate located in Preignac, in the Gironde department. It was classified as a Premier Cru Classé in 1855 within the Sauternes appellation. The estate is owned by Axa Millésimes. Pierre Montégut serves as estate manager and technical director, while Caroline Gendry is the cellar master.

History and philosophy

Château Suduiraut was classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé in 1855. In 1992, the estate became the property of Axa Millésimes. Château Suduiraut is committed to environmentally friendly practices, certified by HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale).

Appellations

The wines of Château Suduiraut are produced under the Sauternes appellation. The vineyard is located in the Sauternais region, with eight hectares bordering the parcels of a neighbouring estate.

Practical information

Château Suduiraut
33210 Preignac
Telephone: 05 56 63 61 92
Email: contact@suduiraut.com

Cellar-door sales are available. The estate offers visits by appointment and features an on-site shop with older vintages. Wine tourism activities, such as aroma workshops, are also organised.

Find out more

Official estate website

The vineyard (terroir)

The Château Suduiraut vineyard spans a total area of 92 hectares, with 91 hectares of planted vines dedicated to white wines. The average age of the vines is 35 years. The grape varieties are predominantly Sémillon (80%), complemented by Sauvignon Blanc (15%) and Sauvignon Gris (5%). A section of the vineyard earmarked for the S de Suduiraut cuvée is characterised by large pebble soils. The harvest is carried out entirely by hand.

Flagship cuvées

The estate's main cuvée is Château Suduiraut, a sweet wine that accounts for around 50% of the château's total production. The second wine, Castelnau de Suduiraut, was created in 1992. The estate also offers Les Lions de Suduiraut, a third wine whose inaugural vintage was 2009. Château Suduiraut also produces a dry white wine, Le « S » de Suduiraut, introduced with the 2006 vintage. This cuvée comes from a dedicated 7-hectare parcel and is crafted from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, with Sémillon currently accounting for 40% to 50%.

Vinification and ageing

Fermentation of Château Suduiraut wines takes place in oak barrels using indigenous yeasts. For Le « S » de Suduiraut, ageing incorporates 10% new oak. The « S » de Suduiraut cuvée is produced without chaptalisation and has no residual sugar.