Sichel Sauternes 375ml
Country: France Region: Bordeaux
Varietal: 80% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle
Category: Sweet White Colour: Gold
Producer: Château d'Yquem
Description:
Maison Sichel is a Bordeaux based, family owned and run negociant of six generations. The Sichel family have been a significant presence in Bordeaux since 1883 and have continued to expand operations by purchasing several properties in Bordeaux including Chateau Angludet and Chateau Argadens. The Sichel family also joined with three other family in 1938 to purchase the now legendary Chateau Palmer. Maison Sichel continued to expand their operations outside of Bordeaux with Chateau Trillol in Corbieres and have several high quality own label wines such as the Sichel Sauternes and the Sichel Margaux.
The Sichel Vineyards are situated some 40 kilometres south east of Bordeaux, between the Garonne river and the Landes forest to the south. A blend of 80% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle from 50 year old vines where Botrytis is encouraged to dehydrate the grapes. This Sauterne has been aged for 10 to 12 months.
Tasting Notes:
Sichel Sauternes offers a bouquet of remarkable complexity with aromas of ripe apricots, pineapple, mango and honey. On the palate this superb dessert wine is smooth, rich and refined with a great freshness. Made from 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon.
