Closiot Barsac les Dames de Bonneau 2018

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Closiot
Label Name:
 
Barsac les Dames de Bonneau
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Barsac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon 80%, Sauvignon Blanc 20%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
High critical acclaim: Lobenberg 98/100; Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate (quoted) 97/100; William Kelley (The Wine Advocate) c. 95/100; widely cited among top Barsac 2018 bottlings

Tasting Note
Opulent honeyed aromas of beeswax, caramelized pineapple, apricot and citrus peel. Lush, textural palate with confit citrus, white flowers and spice, bright acidity and an exceptionally long, botrytis‑tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, Roquefort/blue cheese, fruit tarts, crème brûlée. Asian: Peking duck, rich Cantonese roast, sweet‑spicy Thai curry, dim sum with hoisin or plum sauce.

Production Method
Late harvest with strict botrytis selection, gentle vertical pressing, fermentation and extended élevage in oak barrels (part new) for c.18–30 months.

Vineyard Info
Clos Bonneau (Château Closiot), acquired by Jean‑Marie Guffens in 2017; small Barsac estate with old Sémillon vines on limestone/pebbly soils, biodynamic-influenced viticulture.