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Late Harvest
Château Sigalas Rabaud
Premier Cru Classé 1855 2012, 37,5cl
Sauternes, Bordeaux

30
approx. £24.85

 13.5%

 2014-2044

 Serve at 8°-10°

 

O Produtor, tasting note published in June 13th 2014

In the tradition of Sigalas, this is a vintage of great finesse. It presents a pale yellow color, with a floral nose featuring delicate aromas of pear and white peach, enhanced by a hint of spices. The entry on the palate is vibrant, with a bold and powerful structure and an ethereal balance. The finish is marked by aromas of candied lemon. A great year that allows the Sigalas terroir to express all its elegance.

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Château Sigalas Rabaud

The Terroir: Planted on a slight south-facing slope, the vineyard grows on the famous “Sauternes terraces,” oriented south and at altitude, characterized by a base of clay covered by a silico-gravelly soil deposited by the Garonne River 600,000 years ago. This soil allows for perfect nourishment of the vine and provides beautiful maturation.

To the northwest flows the Ciron, a small river with cold waters that promotes the formation of mists essential for the development of Botrytis cinerea.

This famous fungus enables the appearance of noble rot. The golden berries then acquire a violet hue, become covered with a light white fuzz, and subsequently shrink. This concentration is accompanied by a multiplication of aromas and flavors in the grapes.

“In the end, this terroir is one of the small miracles that a core of devoted connoisseurs places at the pinnacle of Sauternes.” — Olivier POUSSIER, Best Sommelier in the World, Wine Guide of France.

Vinification: A beautiful attack of botrytis allowed the harvest to start on September 25th for the production of Le Château Sigalas Rabaud. The small surface area and the homogeneous terroir of Sigalas offered, as always, the possibility to harvest quickly a “noble rot” of great purity. Five passes were necessary. It is a very vibrant year with beautiful concentration.

Aging: 18 months in French oak barrels.

Winemaker: Eric Boissenot.

Pairing: Capon with raisins, stuffed with foie gras, sautéed small potatoes, and porcini mushrooms.

Allergens information

Contains sulphites.

SKU: 110192