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There is a compelling build to this wine in the mouth.\" Wine Advocate, 2015","brand":"Chateau de Malle","offers":[{"title":"Duty Paid","offer_id":62411656757578,"sku":"HED35242","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/7696\/2634\/files\/HED35242.jpg?v=1781889417"},{"product_id":"suduiraut-half-2001","title":"Suduiraut Half 2001","description":"Château Suduiraut, Premier Cru Classé in 1855, is one of the great historic vineyards of Sauternes, world renowned for its long lived sweet white wines that harmoniously combine fruit and floral aromas with roasted, candied notes. The 2001 vintage is a classic blend of 90% Sémillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc and offers up a marvellous bouquet of melon, mango, candied lemon, hints of white flowers and mint. 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The wine at present exhibits a great deal of toasty oak in the bouquet, which is also filled with scents of smoked almonds, glazed pineapples, and honey and caramel. 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