Sirius Bordeaux White

After stringent selection, the grapes are vinified by our team of winemakers in Cave Sichel with the same painstaking care as for the Graves and Pessac-Léognan Grands Crus Classés. Sirius Bordeaux White is situated at the high end of the Bordeaux category; Sémillon is the principal grape variety, bringing the lushness of tropical fruit to the more tangy Sauvignon. A discreet, pared-down label for a modern chic, wine, equally ideal for trendy bistros or gourmet restaurants. Suitable for Vegan.

AVERAGE AGE OF VINES 30 years
GRAPE VARIETIES Sémillon and Sauvignon

TERROIR
The vineyards, on mainly clay-limestone soils, are located along the banks of the Garonne river.

WINEMAKING/MATURING
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.

Alcohol Content: 13%