Closiot Bordeaux C de Sec Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Closiot
Label Name:
 
Bordeaux C de Sec Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Barsac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Gris, Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate: 93 points (2022). William Kelley/Wine Advocate: 94 points (2020). Positive reviews in Decanter and La Revue du Vin de France

Tasting Note
Aromas of pear, apricot, beeswax, orange oil and nutmeg. Saline minerality with a creamy, textured mid-palate, medium-full body, citrus zest and ripe tropical notes leading to a long, spicy, saline finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled scallops, roasted chicken with herbs, citrus ceviche, creamy goat cheeses. Asian: miso-glazed cod, sashimi, Thai green curry, fish tajine with preserved lemon.

Production Method
Late-harvest Sémillon-led blend (with Sauvignon Gris/Blanc), vinified partly in oak (≈25% new), lees aging and élevage in barrel and vat before blending and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Château Closiot (acquired by Jean‑Marie Guffens in 2017) is an 8-hectare Barsac estate on the Clos Bonneau terroir, noted for Burgundian-influenced winemaking and both dry 'C de Sec' and sweet Sauternes production.