CHATEAU
BEL AIR
Appellation :
Sainte Croix du Mont
Town :
Sainte Croix du Mont
Grape varieties :
100% Semillon
Types of soil :
Clay-limestone hillsides containing deposits of fossils of marine origin (oysters, shells, pebbles).
Vinification/maturing :

Grapes picked by hand in successive sorting processes once the ripening process is at a very advanced stage and the noble rot (botrytis) has reached its peak. Yield 35 hectolitres/hectare.
Traditional vinification in vats.
Matured for 2 years.

Tasting notes :

1/ Appearance: golden colour.
2/ Bouquet: characteristic bouquet with notes of yellow and exotic fruit mingling with touches of wax, toast and spices.
3/ Palate: full in the mouth with a sweetish attack leading into fruit, spice and honey flavours. Good balance between sugar and acidity without excessive sweetness.

Serving suggestions :
Aperitifs, with foie gras, white meats, fish prepared in sauces, blue cheeses and desserts with chocolate.
Serving temperature : 7 to 8° c.
Ageing potential : 15 to 20 years.

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