Château Grand HousteauSaint-Croix-du-Mont
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with
Details and technical informations about Château Grand Housteau's Saint-Croix-du-Mont.
Discover the grape variety: Drnekusa
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby hue, smooth tannins and an airy palate with fresh acidity; signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry), Mediterranean herbs (thyme, rosemary) and Dalmatian garrigue notes. Characterful island style, best drunk young. Preserved for its heritage value, it reflects the identity of Hvar viticulture. Native Croatian black grape, grown almost exclusively on the island of Hvar, Dalmatia.
Informations about the Château Grand Housteau
The Château Grand Housteau is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Saint-Croix-du-Mont to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Croix-du-Mont
Sweet AOC on the right bank of the Garonne facing Sauternes (Entre-deux-Mers, 450 ha): signature Sémillon as king sweet white (85%) susceptible to noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), Sauvignon Blanc (12%) and Muscadelle (3%) as complement — enveloping signature aromas of raisin, fig, white flowers (acacia, honeysuckle), apricot, pineapple, peach and candied fruit, powerful and complex profile of remarkable intensity, outstanding length. Sauternes-style.
The wine region of Bordeaux
World-renowned age-worthy reds, led by round Merlot (plum, black fruit) or firm Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, cedar, graphite), blended with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot for tannic structure. Structured Médoc and Graves, velvety Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Also crisp dry whites (Sauvignon/Sémillon) and opulent sweet Sauternes with honey and candied fruit. A 110,000 ha Gironde vineyard, 65 appellations, cradle of the 1855 classified growths.
The word of the wine: Saignée (rosé de)
Rosé wine made from a vat of black grapes after a short maceration period.
