Been checking out botrytized wines lately. Started with Tokaji and Samoradni and now I’m trying Sauternes.

Chateau Suduiraut 2015

Tasted over the course of 3 days.

Eye: radiant gold.

Nose: intense burnt caramel, orange peel, marzipan.

Mouth: opulent in the extreme. Vibrant acidity, highly complex and incredibly dense, initially follows the nose, soon accompanied by white peach, honeysuckle, scuppernong. I can still taste the sip I took 5 minutes ago.

Continued to blossom over the three days, and if anything was clearer and more intense on day 3.

Magical wine. Absolutely magical. It tasted like late childhood summers growing up in the United States Deep South. I can’t wait until the other two I bought have a bit of age.