COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Semillon, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Calvet
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Calvet Réserve du Ciron 2022 is a white dessert wine from the Sauternes AOC in Bordeaux, France. Produced by Maison Calvet, a house with a history dating back to 1818, this wine is made from Semillon, Muscadelle, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Its production is intrinsically linked to the Sauternes region's specific microclimate, which fosters the development of 'noble rot' (Botrytis cinerea) on the grapes. This natural phenomenon is what gives Sauternes wines their distinctive sweetness and concentrated character.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€132
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Noble rot concentrates sugars and flavors in grapes.
Fact 02
Sauternes is famous for its unique sweet wine style.
Fact 03
Calvet has been making wine since 1818.
Fact 04
The region's microclimate is key to noble rot.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The production of Calvet Réserve du Ciron involves harvesting Semillon, Muscadelle, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes that have been affected by noble rot (Botrytis cinerea). This natural process concentrates the sugars and flavors within the grapes. Following harvest, the grapes undergo fermentation at controlled temperatures. The resulting wine is then aged on its lees ('sur lies'), with regular stirring, a technique that contributes to its complexity and texture.
