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Maison Ginestet Classique, AOP Sauternes (50cl) 2024

Maison Ginestet Classique, AOP Sauternes (50cl) 2024

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Classic example of a classic French dessert wine

Production

Grapes are sourced from vineyards within the Graves district of Bordeaux. Botrytis (noble rot) is allowed to affect the grapes, concentrating their sweetness and flavour. The grapes are hand-picked late in the vintage and, on average, it takes 3 passes through the vineyard to ensure that the maximum quantity of grapes have been beneficially affected by botrytis. The grapes are treated very carefully during pressing so as not to damage them and to maintain their delicate characteristics.

Tasting notes

A classic botrytis nose, richly floral and honeyed with hints of saffron. The palate is rich and smooth with flavours of barley sugar, honeysuckle and bittersweet mandarin.

Food match

Serve chilled with a host of fruit or cream based desserts. Try also with blue cheeses such as Roquefort or Stilton.


  • ABV

    12.5%

  • Bottle Size

    50cl

  • Region/Country

    Bordeaux, France

  • Grape

    Semillon 75%, Sauvignon Blanc 20%, Muscadelle 5%

  • Features

    Vegetarian, Vegan, Sweet

  • Closure

    Cork

  • Winemaker

    Guillaume Henimann

  • Appellation

    AOP Sauternes

  • Allergen info

    Contains sulphites and no other allergens

    Meet the Producer

    For over a decade Boutinot has been in partnership with leading Bordeaux négociant Ginestet, to offer high quality wines from a selection of châteaux in key appellations as well as consistently fine, benchmark Bordeaux wines.

    A Note on Sustainability

    As both a négociant and a producer of its own wines, Maison Ginestet has long been convinced of the need to work the land in a viable manner and it places substantial emphasis on partnerships with sustainable agriculture-accredited winegrowing estates. Some growers are fully organic, and Ginestet is certified to bottle wines made from organically grown grapes.

    In 2006, Maison Ginestet set up an international wine school at its Carignan-de-Bordeaux site. Through the Ginestet Wine Academy, Maison Ginestet shares with its commercial partners the expertise it has gained over more than a century of producing and marketing Bordeaux wines

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