COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
PRODUCER
Chateau Menota
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Menota 2021 is a sweet white wine from the Graves Supérieures appellation in Bordeaux, France, produced by Chateau Menota. The estate boasts a history dating back to the 18th century and is situated on a plateau with clay-limestone soil. The wine is made from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes, which are hand-harvested after developing noble rot. This process concentrates sugars and flavors, contributing to the wine's unique character.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€12
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château Menota is one of the oldest estates in the Graves region.
Fact 02
Grapes are hand-harvested after being affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea).
Fact 03
Harvests are typically later than in other Bordeaux regions.
Fact 04
Yields are intentionally kept very low for concentrated flavor.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Château Menota 2021 is produced using grapes affected by noble rot, which are then hand-harvested. The must is fermented in stainless steel tanks. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels. The winemaking process is carefully managed to achieve a naturally sweet wine with a balanced profile. Yields are kept intentionally low to maximize flavor concentration.
