1966 Suduiraut, Sauternes (some bin-soiled, some oxidized capsules)

Tasted from the Chateau reserves at the estate. Noticeably darker in colour, the ’66 has that tang of chlorine on the nose. Barley sugar and Clementine just in the background with moderate definition, though rustic compared to the ’67. The palate is better than the nose, good depth with Clementine, quince, a touch of ginger and a more marmalade towards the finish. This is a nonchalant Suduiraut punching above its weight. Tasted February 2011. (NM)