Sirius Blanc 2019, AOC Bordeaux

The grapes are harvested by machine at optimal ripeness. At reception, the Sémillon grapes are gently pressed in a pneumatic press. To help extract the aromatic compounds contained in the skins of the Sauvignon, the grapes undergo pre-fermentation maceration for 12-14 hours, after which they too are pressed. All pre-fermentation operations are carried out with the use of carbon dioxide gas to protect the grapes and must from oxidation. The grape juice thus obtained is cold-settled to clarify it. Some is then run into new barrels (20%) and the rest into stainless steel vats for the start of alcoholic fermentation. Once this is completed, the wine is aged on the fine lees for 2 to 3 months and stirred regularly to foster extraction of the desirable compounds contained in the lees. Once the wine has acquired the desired richness and complexity, it is racked off. This marks the start of tastings by the winemaking team to create the best blend and make the
most of the qualities of each selected batch. Before bottling, the wine is clarified using bentonite and simply filtered for brilliance.

Produced by Maison Sichel

Ever since it was set up as a buying office in Bordeaux in 1883, Maison Sichel has remained, first and foremost, a family business .
Since that time, seven generations of the Sichel family have succeeded one another at the company’s helm. Today the family own significant vineyards in Bordeaux, including Chateau Angludet and Chateau Palmer. The company has undergone dramatic transformation over the past 50 years, with the purchase of a winemaking facility, construction of a bottling plant, acquisition of two estates as well as a négociant vinificateur.

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Tasting Notes

A beautiful pale yellow with greenish tints, a generous nose of tropical fruits, floral and citrus fragrances ending with marked mineral notes. On the palate, the volume and freshness are further indications of the richness of the Sauvignon, which forms a perfect alliance with the old Sémillon vines to deliver a wonderfully fresh, harmonious balance. A lingering, mineral finish rounds out this fine white Bordeaux.

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