“Exciting and lively. A real success for immediate enjoyment.” -Jancis Robinson MW

“The 2024 Blanc Sec Lions de Suduiraut is fabulous.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous

The last time the words ‘Bordeaux’ and ‘bargain’ were found in the same sentence was when Henry II married Eleanor of Aquitaine and she mentioned that the dowry included a sizeable chunk of western France. However, we think we’ve found something of a Bordeaux bargain here, a dry white from Chateau Suduiraut, most famous for making one of the great sweet Sauternes, but their ‘Lions Sec’ is a dry, barrel-aged blend of Semillon (56%), Sauvignon Blanc (29%) and Sauvignon Gris (15%), which shows the lemongrass, sage and cut lawn aromas of the Semillon, the citrus notes of the Sauvignon Blanc and the cedar and sandalwood effects of the 10% new oak. With its stylish packaging and elegant flavours, this is my go-to white whenever I’m invited to a dinner party. 13% alc. Drink now-2030

Press review:

Vinous: “The 2024 Blanc Sec Lions de Suduiraut is fabulous. Intensely aromatic and deep, the 2024 is so impressive right out of the gate. Orchard fruit, white flowers, sage, mint and tomato leaf race across the palate, framed by brisk acids that pull it all together. Drink now-2030.” 92 points