2017 Chateau Suduiraut (1500 ml)

品飲筆記：這款2017年旭金堡呈現明亮金黃，香氣以蜜餞杏、橙皮果醬、檸檬凝乳及橙花為主，隨之帶出香草、烘烤堅果與少許薑餅香。入口質地濃稠飽滿，甜度豐厚但被活潑的酸度牽引，口感綿密層次分明，餘韻長且帶蜂蜜與焦糖的溫柔回甘。
生產與釀造：作為1855年列級酒莊，酒莊手工精選園內優良地塊，採取三採份選收穫以追蹤貴腐發展。酒液在橡木桶中發酵與熟成，18個月的陳年中一半使用新桶，一半為一年前的桶子，賦予香草與細緻木質感。
葡萄園與年份印記：園地以沙質與碎礫為主，2017年屬於偏暖乾燥的年份，春季有局部霜害但夏末與九月初降雨助長了貴腐菌的形成。田間細心分批採收讓果實濃縮成熟，成就這支結構穩健、適合長期陳放的甜酒。建議微醒或稍微回溫後飲用，與鵝肝、藍紋起司或果派一同分享最合拍。

Tasting note: A luminous golden Sauternes showing intense botrytis-driven aromas of honeyed apricot, orange marmalade, lemon curd and orange blossom, then warming into vanilla, toasted nuts and a touch of gingerbread. On the palate it is richly viscous and concentrated yet kept lively by bright acidity — lush, layered and impeccably balanced with a long, honeyed finish.
Producer notes: Château Suduiraut, a Premier Cru classé of 1855, selects fruit from its finest terroirs and crafts the wine by hand at every stage. The 2017 reveals remarkable complexity and a sunny golden colour that will deepen to amber with age; it combines fruit and floral notes with roasted and candied nuances and offers an extensive lifespan.
Winemaking notes: Grapes were picked selectively over three passes (26 Sept–19 Oct) to follow the progression of botrytis. Vinification took place in barrels, followed by 18 months ageing with 50% in new oak and 50% in one‑vintage barrels, lending spice, texture and a creamy oak frame to the wine.
Vineyard notes & vintage: Soils are predominantly sandy and gravelly. The 2017 season was warm and relatively dry with early ripening; localized spring frost affected some plots but botrytis developed well after early September rains, enabling concentrated, late harvest fruit. Drink now through mid‑century as showcased by its structure and balance.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 14%
• Decant Time: 30 minutes
• Taste: honey, dried apricot, orange marmalade, lemon curd, amber syrup, vanilla, toasted nuts, caramel, gingerbread, botrytis complexity, bright acidity, viscous texture, long finish
• Food Matching: Foie gras / Duck liver crème brûlée, Blue cheeses (Danish Blue, Roquefort), Rich nutty desserts (Bakewell tart, apple crumble), Citrus or stone-fruit desserts, Spiced Asian desserts (mango sticky rice with coconut cream)
• Grape Variety: Semillon : 94%, Sauvignon Blanc : 6%,

Winery

旭金堡為1855年列級酒莊，歷史悠久，強調田間管理與人工挑選。酒莊以分批採收與桶中發酵熟成見長，透過細緻的釀造工藝讓甜酒在濃厚果香與優雅酸度之間取得平衡。

Château Suduiraut is a historic Premier Cru classé estate (1855) in Sauternes. The property focuses on meticulous vineyard selection and hands‑on cellar work; selective harvests and barrel vinification/ageing are central to its style, producing concentrated dessert wines with both richness and finesse.