Suduiraut - Creme de Tete 1989 (Cut Capsule)

Suduiraut - Creme de Tete 1989 (Cut Capsule)This is an extraordinary Sauternes. Fabulously concentrated, with an unctuous texture, and what must be nearly 14 15% natural alcohol, this mammoth sized Sauternes should prove to be one of the monumental efforts of the vintage. For those who want pure brute strength and unbelievable size, the 1989 Cuvee Madame is without equal.

I like the focused drive of the finish

I especially like the intensity and focus of the flavors and this is a picture perfect example of power without weight

with sweet tannin and plenty of power harnessed in a symmetrical

A close second (and who knows how they might perform at different times and with different foods) is the 2012 Cariad Proprietary Red Wine

intense on the finish with that trademark Coutet acidity driving the finish and lending so much energy

spice and pure red and dark berries

considerable tannin

and new oak

the 2010 St

Spicy on the palate

The 1996 Syrah Eisele Vineyard (350 cases) is a full-bodied

like the La Forge