Tasting notes
Sugar · Sweet
Food pairings
These dishes match this appellation's flavour profile.
- Top pickGrilled swordfish rolls with citrus sauce
Savory and smoky meat balances the intense sweetness of the wine; the citrus sauce reinforces the acidity and cleanses the palate between sips.
- Thin caramelized pear and almond tartDessert
Melting pears and caramel reflecting the wine's sweetness; the almond provides a slightly fatty texture balanced by acidity, creating harmony on the mid-palate.
- Cured cheese with fig jam and walnuts
The creamy texture of the cheese and the sweetness of the jam balance the fruity and sugary liveliness of the wine, while the walnuts add a textural counterpoint and a slight bitterness.
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- Creamy gorgonzola and caramelized pear risotto
Creamy and slightly savory, the dish enhances the fruity sweetness and soft structure of the wine, while the acidity prevents it from being cloying.
- Honey and ginger roasted chicken with squash purée
Caramelized skin and sweet honey echo the wine's sugar, ginger provides a spicy contrast, while the creamy purée matches the body and low tannic structure.
- Tarte Tatin with Warm Cinnamon ApplesDessert
Caramelized apples and buttery pastry mirror the wine's rich sweetness and fruitiness; warm spices accentuate aromatic notes while the caramel's silkiness complements the wine's medium body and low tannins.
Storage potential between 10 and 20 years
Currently drink vintages 2006 to 2016
Serve between 8°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.
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.
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.