Bordeaux Classique Sauternes, Ginestet Semillon

Bordeaux Classique Sauternes, Ginestet SemillonA classic botrytis noble nose; rich in honey and sweet floral tones with hints of citrus marmalade. The palate is rich and smooth with similar sweet floral and honeyed apricot flavours but with a faintly citrus note in the finish which makes it very moorish. Grapes are sourced from vineyards within the Graves District of Bordeaux. Botrytis (noble rot) is allowed to affect the wine, concentrating the sweetness and flavour. Hand picked grapes, picked at

At a generous 46% ABV

The Estufa process: The unique character of Madeira was discovered in the 15th Century

which helped slow down ripening

10% of which were new

On the palate the wine is plump

44 to 48 % Pinot Noir

Expressive aromas of strawberry and very ripe wild strawberries

plus nectarines

with a distinctly summery character

The palate has lots of ripe apricot and acacia honey characters with honeyed sweetness

The wine is aged for up to 20 months in barrels with 40% new wood

Over the years