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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2019
750ml - Case of 4
Bottle:
$100.33
Lovely noble rot aromas but quite modern in profile with freshness and energy. On the palate there is expressive and...
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Chateau Rieussec Sauternes 2021
750ml - Case of 4
Bottle:
$101.70
(94-96) The 2021 Rieussec is bright, floral and super-refined. White flowers, lemon confit, pear, passionfruit and...
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Chateau Sigalas Rabaud Sauternes 2010
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$47.90
Lots of toffee at first in this wonderful Sauternes. Vanilla, apricot and pure white peach with loads of white...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2006
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$49.83
Very opulent, the wine has a velvet, honeyed texture. This richness translates into the flavors, which are of yellow...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2011
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$55.59
The dried-mango and pineapple character is so delicious in this wine. It’s full-bodied and medium-sweet, with a...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2013
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$57.57
This is phenomenal with superb depth and texture. Full-bodied and very sweet, yet the bright acidity balances the...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2013
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$50.21
This is phenomenal with superb depth and texture. Full-bodied and very sweet, yet the bright acidity balances the...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2014
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$60.78
The 2014 Suduiraut was picked from 12 September to 30 October. It is very similar to the bottle tasted blind at the...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2014
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$66.80
The 2014 Suduiraut was picked from 12 September to 30 October. It is very similar to the bottle tasted blind at the...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2015
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$63.62
A huge success in the vintage is the 2015 Château Suduiraut and this gem goes a long way towards showing how...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2016
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$54.94
95-97 Barrel Sample. This is a dense wine, full of rich fruit, bitter orange and apricot. Its ripe fruit is balanced...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2016
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$63.47
95-97 Barrel Sample. This is a dense wine, full of rich fruit, bitter orange and apricot. Its ripe fruit is balanced...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2017
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$61.62
The 2017 Chateau Suduiraut is 94% Semillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc, with 240 grams of residual sugar. It has rocking...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2019
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$57.45
95-97 The flagship Sauternes, the 2019 Château Suduiraut is 94% Semillon and 6% Sauvignon Blanc brought up in 50%...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2020
375ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$40.60
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom,...
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Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes 2020
750ml - Case of 6
Bottle:
$53.95
On another level, the 2020 Château Suduiraut is flat-out stunning and boasts a phenomenal array of orange blossom,...
Mezcal Mencia Semillon/sauvignon Blanc Tequila
Although commonly confused with Tequila, Mexico’s other signature spirit, Mezcal, has its own set of unique characteristics which set it apart. Mezcal is made from the agave plant, although not the blue agave most commonly associated with Tequila production. This drink hails from the arid southern Mexican region of Oaxaca, where it has been made for generations according to traditional recipes and methods, and continues to be extremely popular worldwide today.
One of the defining features of quality Mezcal is its pungent smokiness, a heady aroma which reminds us of campfires and desert nights. This comes from the fact that the pinas (the fruit body) of the agave used in its production are slow cooked in wood fired ovens, before being distilled into a spirit. Mezcal is traditionally bottled with a worm - why? Nobody really seems to know for sure, but this unique drink continues to attract attention and convert new fans thanks to its authenticity, unique flavor and supposed health benefits. It is split into the same categories as Tequila; blanco, reposado and anejo, and although it is often used as a mixer in cocktails, it is best enjoyed straight and uncomplicated, allowing its beautiful and subtle characteristics to shine.
Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.
One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.
The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.