Rab. Promis Sauterne 1955

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Rab. Promis
Label Name:
 
Sauterne
Vintage:
 
1955
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Bommes, Sauternes (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
375ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855). Vintage listings and auction appearances

Tasting Note
Developed amber color; aromas of honeyed apricot, marmalade, dried orange peel, toasted nuts, caramel and botrytis. Lush, concentrated palate with candied citrus, spice and long toffee-honey finish.

Food Pairing
Foie gras, blue cheese (Roquefort), roasted apricots or tarte Tatin, almond desserts; Peking duck, Thai mango sticky rice, spiced pork or miso-glazed scallops.

Production Method
Hand-harvested in successive tries selecting botrytized berries; Sémillon-led blend fermented in tanks and barrels, aged in French oak typically 18–24 months.

Vineyard Info
Château Rabaud-Promis, Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855) in Bommes. Family-run (Déjean), ~33 ha planted; traditional Sauternes terroir and élevage.