Overview
Barsac may be sold under its own name or as Sauternes, but its limestone and red sand often give a brighter, more lifted expression of botrytised Semillon.
In The Glass
- Colour
- Deep gold
- Nose
- Apricot, Orange marmalade, Pineapple, Honey and Saffron.
- Palate
- Lifted noble-sweet Bordeaux - honeyed richness with limestone brightness. Generally full-bodied, electric acidity, luscious, with a very long finish.
Tasting Profile
Body Full4/5
Tannins Silky1/5
Acidity Electric5/5
Sweetness Luscious5/5
Alcohol Medium3/5
Grapes
SemillonSauvignon BlancMuscadelle
Aromas And Notes
ApricotOrange marmaladePineapplePeachHoneySaffronGingerCandied citrusCaramelAlmondBeeswax
Terroir
Maritime with Ciron morning mists and dry autumn afternoons.
LimestoneRed sandClay-gravel
Food Pairings
Foie grasRoquefortApricot tartSpiced duck
Notable Producers
- Chateau Climens, founded 1547 - Chateau Climens
- Chateau Coutet, founded 1643 - Chateau Coutet