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Sweet sweet
A classic example of sweet Bordeaux, Château Bel Air Sainte-Croix-du-Mont Cuvée Tradition reflects the uniqueness of this small but distinctive appellation, located on the opposite bank of the Garonne River from the famous Sauternes region. Here, wines are born where delicate sweetness meets freshness, and botrytized (“noble rot”) grapes bring remarkable aromatic depth and texture.
The aroma reveals notes of ripe apricot, candied orange peel, honey, and white peach, complemented by subtle hints of vanilla, herbs, and gentle spice. The bouquet is rich yet never heavy – soft, elegant, and harmoniously balanced.
On the palate, the wine shows a full yet lively structure. Its sweetness is perfectly balanced by bright acidity, giving it freshness and lift. Flavors of honey, caramelized fruit, citrus, and dried apricot unfold into a long, gently spiced, mineral finish.
The grapes grow on limestone- and clay-rich slopes overlooking the Garonne River. The combination of humid morning mists and sunny afternoons creates ideal conditions for the development of botrytis cinerea, allowing the berries to concentrate both sugar and aroma.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks to preserve the purity of the fruit, while aging on fine lees for several months adds texture and aromatic depth.
Serving suggestion: Serve at 10–12 °C with goose liver pâté (foie gras), blue cheese such as Roquefort or Gorgonzola, or lemon and almond desserts.
Château Bel Air is a traditional Bordeaux wine estate located in the Sainte-Croix-du-Mont appellation, renowned for its distinctive Bordeaux Blanc style white wines. The estate has deep roots in the region and today remains an important producer of white Bordeaux wines, crafting expressive and aromatic wines that reflect the unique character of the local terroir.
The soil composition of Château Bel Air is perfectly suited to the philosophy of white Bordeaux winemaking. The vineyards grow on fertile gravel, clay, and limestone soils, which provide the wines with a fresh mineral foundation and structure. These conditions, combined with the microclimate of the Garonne region, allow the grapes to ripen slowly and naturally.
The vineyards are planted with the traditional white Bordeaux varieties: ‘Sauvignon Blanc’, ‘Sémillon’, and ‘Muscadelle’, which, when blended together, give the wines vibrant fruit character, freshness, and aromatic complexity. Dry Bordeaux Blanc wines typically display aromas of citrus fruits, peaches, and floral notes, while some, additionally aged in oak barrels, develop subtle buttery nuances.
Château Bel Air traditionally combines the classic character of white Bordeaux wines with modern winemaking practices, maintaining a responsible approach to vineyard management and wine production. The harvest is carried out at optimal ripeness in order to preserve fruit intensity, balanced acidity, and structural harmony.
The Bordeaux Blanc wines of this estate are appreciated for their purity of flavor, clarity of aromas, and well-defined structure, making them excellent companions to seafood, light salads, fish dishes, and cheeses.
