Tasting notes
Acidity, Fruity, Body · Dry
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickRoast Lemon-Herb Chicken with Brown Butter
Juicy roast chicken with bright lemon and browned butter complements the wine’s moderate body and acidity while the savory crust highlights its subtle fruit and low wood influence.
- Seared Scallops with Citrus Beurre Blanc and Chive Oil
Delicate scallops and a citrus butter sauce echo the wine’s bright acidity and fruity notes while the silky texture matches its medium body and low wood character.
- Roast chicken with rosemary and lemon, fondant potatoes
Crispy skin and lemony juices pair with the wine's acidity and freshness, while the tender meat enhances its medium body and fruity notes.
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- Honey and Thyme Roasted Chicken with Reduced Jus
Crispy skin and a slightly sweet jus that highlights the fruitiness and moderate acidity of the wine, with a tender texture that pairs well with a medium-bodied, lightly oaked wine.
- Spaghetti with Lemon, Ricotta, and Black Pepper
A creamy lemon and ricotta sauce adds bright acidity and a smooth texture; black pepper provides light structure and highlights the fruity notes and acidity of the wine.
- Poached sea bass fillet, lemon butter and green lentils
Delicate flesh and a lemony sauce highlight the freshness and minerality of the wine; the lentils provide texture and structure without overpowering.
Storage potential between 4 and 8 years
Currently drink vintages 2018 to 2022
Serve between 10°C and 12°C
Common varieties
Sémillon
Sémillon is a white grape variety traditionally cultivated in the Bordeaux region of France. It is often used to produce dry, sweet, and luscious white wines, with aromas of tropical fruits, honey, and nuts.
Muscadelle
Muscadelle is a white grape variety mainly cultivated in the Bordeaux region of France. It is often used in blends to add floral and fruity aromas to Bordeaux white wines, as well as for the production of sweet wines.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a famous white grape variety grown in many wine regions around the world. In France, it is mainly cultivated in the Loire Valley and Bordeaux region. It produces lively and aromatic white wines, with flavors of tropical fruits, citrus, and boxwood.