Chateau Piada / Sauternes 2013 / 375mL / Orange peel, citrus and honey leap out. Not viscous, just right. Enjoy this with aged cheese and dried fruit, particularly with Bleu cheese and apricot!
WINE ESTATE
Situated on the high plateau of Barsac, the estate of Château Piada mentioned in the “Hommages d’Aquitaine” in 1274 is one of the oldest vineyard of Barsac & Sauterne. Protected from winds off the Atlantic by the vast Landes forest, the vineyards of Graves and Sauternes stretch along a narrow band of land on the left bank of the Garonne river between Bordeaux to the north and Langon to the South.
SOIL
Vineyards are primarily located on gravely terraces with a limestone sub-soil. The entire area has a temperate climate due to the presence of the river.
GRAPE VARIETY
70% Sémillon
25% Sauvignon
5% Muscadelle
VINIFICATION
Fermentation in oak barrels
12 months in new oak barrels
FOOD PAIRING
This wine is great with foie gras or dessert chocolate.
TASTING NOTES
The late harvest gives Sauterne & Barsac their absolutely unique characteristics.
A golden color that deepens with age to that of antique gold.
A bouquet of tropical fruit, honey, linden flowers and acacia with hints of almonds and spice.
Especially round, well-balanced taste which develops into a full long aftertaste.
