2001 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes RP--98 WS--98

Wine Spectator: 98 Points
Score: 98 Release Price: $65 Current Auction Price: $101 Country: France Region: Sauternes Issue: Sep 15, 2004 Top 100: 2004, Rank: 9 Designation: Collectibles Gorgeous aromas of honey, passion fruit, mango and candied lemon rind. Full-bodied and ultraconcentrated, yet balanced and refined. It lasts for minutes on the palate. This has just about everything in the right place. Stunning. Best after 2009. 6,665 cases made.--JS

Robert Parker: 98 Points
Wine Advocate # 153 Jun 2004 Robert Parker 98 Drink: 2010 - 2040 $96-$185 (50) A prodigious effort, possibly the finest Suduiraut since 1959, the medium gold-colored 2001 offers notes of creme brulee, caramelized citrus, Grand Marnier, honeysuckle, and other exotic fruits as well as a pleasant touch of oak. With terrific acidity, a voluptuous/unctuous palate, and sweet, powerful flavors buttressed by crisp acidity, it is a phenomenal Sauternes. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040.