Tasting Notes
Chateau Simon Sauternes 2019. Made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, these botrytised grapes are pressed, then fermented in stainless steel tanks, then aged in oak barrels to age for 18 months. This sweet wine benefits from it's terroir and climate, creating the perfect condition for a sweeter wine to be harvested in.
Food Matches
Apple Crumble, Sticky Toffee Pudding & Blue Cheese
Wine Profile
Wine Type Pudding Wine
Vintage 2019
Style Rich & Complex Whites
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Grower Name Chateau Simon
Grape Variety Semillon
ABV 13.50%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU CHSIMONX1219
Region
Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a region in south-west France bisected by the river Gironde Estuary, producing high quality red, white and sweet wines. The region can be split into two distinct styles on different sides of the river, 'left bank' and 'right bank'. On the left bank the vineyards are typically free-draining gravel soils, while the right bank has a higher… Read More
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Semillon
Semillon is a golden variety of white grape that has its roots in south west France, and is certainly one of the unsung heroes of the wine-making world. It is a key component of such famous wines as Sauternes, dry whites from Graves and is famous for its unique style produced in the Hunter Valley in Eastern Australia. It lends itself well to sweet and dry wine production… Read More
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