CHATEAU LARIBOLTE | SAUTERNES 2020 75cl

Château Laribotte Sauternes 2020 is a classic sweet Bordeaux wine, produced in the prestigious Sauternes appellation. The Lahiteau family, at the helm of this winery, maintains the region's winemaking tradition with a production that combines ancestral savoir-faire and the richness of the terroir, offering a complex, balanced, and noble wine.

Characteristics

Winery: Château Laribotte
Region: Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
Wine type: Botrytized sweet wine (Sauternes)
Vintage: 2020
Grape varieties: Primarily Sémillon, with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle
Winemaking: Manual harvest of grapes affected by noble rot, slow fermentation, and aging in tanks and French oak barrels
Aging: Minimum of 2 years in the winery before release
Alcohol content: 13% vol.
Format: 75 cl bottle

Tasting Notes

Bright, luminous golden color. The nose presents intense aromas of white flowers, acacia, and honey, along with hints of candied fruit such as apricot and dried peach. On the palate, it is silky and balanced, with an enveloping sweetness compensated by vibrant acidity. The finish is long, elegant, and persistent.

Food Pairing

Ideal with foie gras, blue cheeses, dried fruit desserts, or fresh fruit tarts. It is also perfect as an after-dinner wine, enjoyed on its own, thanks to its balance and complexity.

Château Laribotte Sauternes 2020 is a refined and classic sweet wine, combining freshness and sweetness in perfect harmony. A jewel from Bordeaux for lovers of great botrytized wines.