Sirius Blanc | Bordeaux Sec
White wine | France, BORDEAUX | 2023
Sirius Blanc 2023 is a limpid pale yellow with green tints. Sauvignon seduces the nose with its mineral notes and its scents of
white flowers and exotic fruits. On swirling, more oaky and vanilla notes afford great charm and complexity. Equally beguiling is the
palate, beautifully balanced between freshness, brought by the Sémillon, and aromatic length and displaying just a touch of
toastiness. A lingering, mineral finish rounds out this fine white Bordeaux
€9.50
7.85
excl. VAT
Specifications
Serving temperature
8-10 °C
Year
2023
Type
White wine
Country
France
Storage (years)
+ 3-5
Volume
0.75
Grape & craft
Region
BORDEAUX
Grape varieties
Sauvignon blanc (62%), Sémillon (38%)
Viticulture
Traditional
Vinification
The grapes are harvested by machine at optimal ripeness. At reception, the Sémillon grapes are gently
pressed in a pneumatic press. To help extract the aromatic compounds contained in the skins of the
Sauvignon, the grapes undergo pre-fermentation maceration for 12-14 hours, after which they too are
pressed. All pre-fermentation operations are carried out with the use of carbon dioxide gas to protect the
grapes and must from oxidation. The grape juice thus obtained is cold-settled to clarify it. Some is then run
into new barrels (20%) and the rest into stainless steel vats for the start of alcoholic fermentation. Once this is
completed, the wine is aged on the fine lees for 2 to 3 months and stirred regularly to foster extraction of the
desirable compounds contained in the lees. Once the wine has acquired the desired richness and complexity,
it is racked off. This marks the start of tastings by the winemaking team to create the best blend and make the
most of the qualities of each selected batch. Before bottling, the wine is clarified using bentonite and simply
filtered for brilliance.
Flavour profile
Taste profile
Aromatic fresh
Food pairing
Bufallomozarella | Shellfish - sea mussels | Fish - trout | Aperitif
About Sirius
Ever since it was set up as a buying office in Bordeaux in 1883, Maison Sichel has remained, first and foremost, a family business. Since that time, seven generations of the Sichel family have succeeded one another at the company’s helm. Over the years, it has flourished to a truly international dimension.
