AOC Cadillac
The Cadillac Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée was born in 1973 in the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux where only a few plots of vines, the most conducive to healthy and homogeneous botrytization of grapes, are devoted to this delicious nectar. The territory extends over 22 municipalities on the right bank of the Garonne south of Bordeaux (from Baurech to Saint-Maixant). Perched on generally steep hillsides, the vines are exposed to the warm sun of the southern slope. The soils are gravelly or clay-limestone. The stones and the slope provide excellent drainage.
The AOC
in figures
23
Winegrowers
200
Hectars
1
Color: Sweet white wine
On the right bank of the Garonne, only the commune of Sainte-Croix-du-Mont can claim the name. Hilly topography composed of clay-limestone soil on a limestone subsoil containing visible fossilized oyster shells.
The grape varieties:
• Muscadelle
• Sauvignon
• Sémillon
Wine tasting:
The sweet wines of Sainte-Croixdu-Mont are distinguished by their captivating aromas of grapes, fig, acacia, honeysuckle, apricot and peach. Powerful and complex, they offer great intensity and a long finish. Ample and sweet, these elegant and remarkably structured wines evolve over time, gaining depth and refinement.
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AOC Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux
The appellation covers approximately 866 hectares and 84 producers. Tasting notes: Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux wines are elegant, full-bodied, and silky. They boast a brilliant ruby color. This appellation produces wines that develop aromas of red fruit and spices. On the palate, they are supple, round, and full of finesse. Very pleasant to drink in their youth, they also age well.
The AOC
in figures
84
Winegrowers
866
Hectars
1
Color: Red wine
Territory :
Narrow strip of land 60 km long and 5 km wide, extending from Bordeaux in the North to Langon in the South on the right bank of the Garonne.
The grape varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon • Merlot • Cabernet Franc • Malbec • Petit Verdot
Wine tasting:
These red wines are captivating with their aromas of ripe red and black fruits, such as cherry, blackcurrant, and blackberry, enhanced by spicy notes of vanilla or licorice. Both rich and light, they offer finesse and a touch of originality.
