Just bought a 1975 Suduiraut from a reputable retailer. They acquired it from a private collection. I took a chance since the price was quite reasonable and wanted to a get a birth year wine, hence the year (could not afford a 75 d’Yquem). Anyway I took a picture of it and wanted people with experience drinking old Sauternes to see how the bottle condition is and give their opinion (as I have almost zero experience with ols wines). Any TN’s would also appreciated. TIA.
Interesting color. I’m not sure I’ve seen a sauternes quite that red before. It might be the light.
In any case, it looks pretty good to me. The color is roughly correct for something 36 years old (coppery at this age), and the bottom neck fill is appropriate. The only thing I can see is possibly some signs of seepage at the bottom of the capsule? I wouldn’t worry too much about it. Sauternes are fairly hardy wines and this should be a treat! I’ve never tried it so I can’t tell you what to expect.