Château RoustitSainte-Croix-du-Mont
Sweet wine
This wine generally goes well with poultry, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
Pairings that work perfectly with Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
Original food and wine pairings with Sainte-Croix-du-Mont
The Sainte-Croix-du-Mont of Château Roustit matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of baked salmon with tomato, paella from an old spanish grandmother... or chocolate mug cake.
Details and technical informations about Château Roustit's Sainte-Croix-du-Mont.
Discover the grape variety: País
Light reds with a pale ruby robe, soft, understated tannins, and an airy palate, offering signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, strawberry, plum), soft spices, and floral notes. Rustic, accessible profile. Enjoying a revival with artisan winemakers in Maule and Itata for heritage and natural cuvées. A historic Chilean black variety descended from grapes brought by Spanish missionaries in the 16th century.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sainte-Croix-du-Mont from Château Roustit are 2014, 2010, 2002, 2013 and 2015.
Informations about the Château Roustit
The Château Roustit is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 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: Seeds
A maximum of four, located in the heart of the grape berry, they contain tannins and nitrogenous matter.
