Château Sigalas Rabaud
Château Sigalas Rabaud Lieutenant de Sigalas Sauternes
4.0
Expert Rating
4.1
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WINE DESCRIPTION
Château Sigalas Rabaud Lieutenant de Sigalas Sauternes is a prestigious wine from the Sauternes appellation in Bordeaux, France. This is a second wine of this renowned producer. The vineyard features optimal conditions for the development of noble rot, a key factor in the production of Sauternes wines. The winemaking process involves carefully selecting and hand-harvesting the grapes at their peak ripeness, followed by a meticulous fermentation and aging process. The result is a luscious wine with a golden hue, offering rich flavors of honey, apricot, and exotic spices. This wine is known for its opulence, elegance, and aging potential.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Château Sigalas Rabaud Lieutenant de Sigalas Sauternes is an exquisite wine from the Sauternes region of Bordeaux, France.This wine is a second wine produced by Château Sigalas Rabaud, a renowned winery known for its exceptional sweet wines.
In the glass, Lieutenant de Sigalas Sauternes displays a beautiful golden color, hinting at its luscious and concentrated nature. On the nose, it offers a captivating bouquet of ripe tropical fruits, such as pineapple, mango, and apricot, accompanied by delicate floral notes of acacia and honeysuckle. These aromas are further enhanced by a touch of honey and a subtle hint of vanilla from oak aging.
On the palate, this wine showcases its remarkable sweetness, balanced by a vibrant acidity that provides a refreshing and lively character. The rich flavors of dried apricots, candied orange peel, and honeycomb are beautifully intertwined, creating a harmonious and complex taste profile.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
Profile
Sweetness:
Sweet
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Sémillon
Sauvignon Blanc
ORIGINS
Winery: Château Sigalas Rabaud
Region: Bordeaux
Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition.
The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.CUSTOMER RATING
4.1
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