Ch. Sigalas Rabaud 'La Semillante de Sigalas' Bordeaux Blanc 2017
France, BordeauxSingle Price:
£33.00
Mixed 6 Price:
£30.00
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Description
In a nutshell:
A superb rich and elegant dry white Bordeaux from that heart of Sauternes.
The lowdown:
The Premier Cru Sauternes estate Chateau Sigalas Rabaud has been in the same family longer than any other 1855 classified growth in the appellation and at only 14 hectares is the smallest Premier Cru. Situated on a small hill on the renowned 'Sauternes Terrace' and overlooking the famous Chateau d'Yquem a few hundred meters away Sigalas Rabaud can lay claim to some of the best terroir south of Bordeaux, enhanced by good vineyard practices enabling the estate to have obtained the highest environmental status (HVE3). A small part of the vineyard is dedicated to dry white wines resulting in the delicious 100% Semillon 'La Semillante de Sigalas', the first vintage of which was 2009. Partially fermented in oak and then matured for 7 months in barrels on lees before bottling this 2017 is a rich, lucious and elegant wine. Rich aromas of ripe lemon and orange, nectarine with honeyed and tropical notes. A full and rich palate with those ripe fruit and honeyed notes coming through supported by balanced acidity and finished with a long length.
16/20 - Tim Jackson MW (jancisrobinson.com)
When to drink:
Should have the capacity to keep through this decade. Try with pork and veal dishes, game, or scallops or salmon.
A superb rich and elegant dry white Bordeaux from that heart of Sauternes.
The lowdown:
The Premier Cru Sauternes estate Chateau Sigalas Rabaud has been in the same family longer than any other 1855 classified growth in the appellation and at only 14 hectares is the smallest Premier Cru. Situated on a small hill on the renowned 'Sauternes Terrace' and overlooking the famous Chateau d'Yquem a few hundred meters away Sigalas Rabaud can lay claim to some of the best terroir south of Bordeaux, enhanced by good vineyard practices enabling the estate to have obtained the highest environmental status (HVE3). A small part of the vineyard is dedicated to dry white wines resulting in the delicious 100% Semillon 'La Semillante de Sigalas', the first vintage of which was 2009. Partially fermented in oak and then matured for 7 months in barrels on lees before bottling this 2017 is a rich, lucious and elegant wine. Rich aromas of ripe lemon and orange, nectarine with honeyed and tropical notes. A full and rich palate with those ripe fruit and honeyed notes coming through supported by balanced acidity and finished with a long length.
16/20 - Tim Jackson MW (jancisrobinson.com)
When to drink:
Should have the capacity to keep through this decade. Try with pork and veal dishes, game, or scallops or salmon.
Details
Categories | Wine / White Wine / Rich & Rounded Whites |
Region | Bordeaux |
Country | France |
Grape Variety | Semillon |
Vintage | 2017 |
Volume | 75cl |
ABV | 13.5% |
SKU | SI4Q17WN |