Description
From one of the greatest regions of sweet wines, here is a Sauternes made entirely from botrytised Semillon. It is sweet and succulent, perfectly made for anyone with a sweet tooth.
TASTING NOTE: Bright golden colour in the glass. On the rose, a rich and complex mix of honey and candied peaches and apricots. Hints of vanilla and cinnamon join the bouquet making it complex, with lifts of citrus and subtle jasmine florals. On the palate, there is an excellent balance of acidity and sweetness. The body is weighty yet kept fresh by bright acidity. More generous tropical fruits, some developing into marmalade and caramel. It has a long, lingering finish with 13.5% alcohol.
PAIRING AND SERVING IDEAS: The producer suggests enjoying this on its own as it is wonderful by itself.. It also pairs well with an apricot tart or strong cheeses. We recommend to serve this at 8 degrees C. Enjoy now or cellar it until 2030.
ABOUT: Chateau Roumieu Lacoste is based in the Barsac region in the south-west of Bordeaux. This is a sweet wine appellation known for high-quality wines at very low yields. The estate was acquired by the Lacoste family back in 1890 when it was once both a vineyard and cooperage (the making of the barrels themselves). It is currently run by the 4th generation, Herve Dubourdieu with his wife Sabine and two sons, Andre and Leon. They also make dry white wine from Chateau Graville-Lacoste in Pujols-sur-Ciron within the Graves AOC. This Sauternes used grapes that were affected by noble rot, which enhances the concentration of the grapes flavours and sugars making it ever so delicious! It is 100% Semillon, hand-harvested from vines averaging 45 years old, with several passes through the vineyard to pick only the best fruit. It has then spent 18 months in barrel.
