Vignobles Philippe MercadierL'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes
Sweet wine
In the mouth this sweet wine is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
This wine generally goes well with fruity desserts and blue cheese.
Taste structure of the L'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes from the Vignobles Philippe Mercadier
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the L'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes of Vignobles Philippe Mercadier in the region of Bordeaux is a powerful with a good balance between acidity and sweetness.
Food and wine pairings with L'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes
Pairings that work perfectly with L'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes
Original food and wine pairings with L'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes
The L'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes of Vignobles Philippe Mercadier matches generally quite well with dishes of fruity desserts or blue cheese such as recipes of the coughing cat's apple crumble or ham, pear and roquefort cheese chiffonade.
Details and technical informations about Vignobles Philippe Mercadier's L'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes.
Discover the grape variety: Muscadelle
Aromatic, fruity whites with a tender palate, with intense aromas of muscat, white flowers, honey, candied citrus and floral notes (no genetic link to the muscat family). Minor component in the great botrytised dessert wines of Sauternes, Barsac, Cérons and Monbazillac, adding perfume and freshness. Also dry in Entre-Deux-Mers. Made as sumptuous fortified wines in Australia (Rutherglen Topaque). French variety from Bordeaux and the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of L'Insolent de Veyres Sauternes from Vignobles Philippe Mercadier are 2017, 2016, 2013, 2015
Informations about the Vignobles Philippe Mercadier
The Vignobles Philippe Mercadier is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of Sauternes to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Sauternes
Iconic Bordeaux AOC for noble sweet wines, left bank of the Garonne. Golden whites with signature notes of honey, candied apricot, exotic fruit, orange peel, saffron and a finish tightened by chiselled acidity, opulent yet nervy palate — a great age-worthy wine of emotion. Botrytised Semillon dominates (Ciron 'noble rot') concentrating sugars, Sauvignon Blanc adds vivacity, Muscadelle perfume. ~1,416 ha across 5 villages.
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: Plant
Smells present in certain wines and characteristic of the plant world. Heather, mint or blackcurrant leaf are considered pleasant, while herbaceous notes are considered a defect.
