Château de Cérons 2008 (liquoreux)

Estate

Château de Cérons

Vintage

2008

Designation

Cérons

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

90% Sémillon, 8% Sauvignon Blanc, 2% Muscadelle

Terroirs

Clay-gravel soils, limestone subsoil with marine asteria. The nature of the soil on the limestone bedrock of Cérons gives it a fine acidity that perfectly balances its concentration.

Viticulture

Agro-environmental approach

Harvest

Exclusively hand-picked by successive selections. The grapes are picked after over-ripening and the progressive invasion of Botrytis Cinerea, the fungus responsible for the natural concentration of the grapes (noble rot). Botrytized berries are mostly harvested at the "roasted rot" stage, to achieve the aromatic balance and freshness characteristic of Cérons wines.

Winemaking

Very slow pressing of botrytized grapes and fermentation in barrels

Breeding

In barrels for 18 months

Alcohol content

13,5%

Residual sugars

Approx. 75g/l g/l

Eye

Attractive, deep straw yellow color, clear and brilliant with golden highlights.

Nose

Notes of honey, ginger and dried apricot on the nose, with a hint of candied lemon and papaya.

Mouth

Gourmet attack, with notes of date paste, honey and orange peel characteristic of the mineral terroir of Cérons. The nature of the soil on the limestone bedrock of Cérons gives it a fine acidity that wonderfully balances its concentration. The wine is taut and airy, with elegant, fine aromas of acacia, honey and passion fruit. Beautiful concentration and lots of energy.

Serve

Between 9° and 19°! Keep for 3 weeks in the fridge after opening

Open

Whenever the mood strikes

Drink before

2040