Château Quincarnon - Sauternes Moelleux - Demi Bouteille 2016 - 2016
WINE | WHITE WINE | BORDEAUX | SAUTERNESBottle of : 0.375L
Sémillon 70%, Sauvignon 20%, Muscadelle 10%
Ample and elegant
- Situated just 1.5 kilometres from Château d'Yquem, this domaine benefits from the same exceptional terroir that defines the Sauternes appellation. The proximity to one of Bordeaux's most celebrated estates speaks to the quality of the vineyard's location and microclimate.
- This moelleux achieves a commendable equilibrium between the natural richness of botrytised fruit and a refreshing acidity that prevents cloying. The result is a wine of considerable refinement and balance, neither heavy-handed nor thin.
- The wine's inherent sweetness and acidity make it a natural companion to fruit-based desserts. An apricot tart would be particularly well-suited, allowing the wine's citrus notes to complement the fruit's natural tartness.
Pairings
Aperitif, foie gras, spicy dishes, soft cheese, dessert
Occasions
Dessert, aperitif
Taste
Mellow, fruity, sweet
Unit Price
£11.70
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Product features : Château Quincarnon - Sauternes Moelleux - Demi Bouteille 2016
In the mouth
The palate echoes the nose's exotic fruit character, balanced by a pleasant acidity that brings definition and freshness. Candied citrus notes emerge on the finish, providing a clean conclusion that lingers without heaviness.
On the nose
Exotic fruits dominate the bouquet, with tropical notes that speak to the influence of noble rot. The aromatics are inviting without being overpowering, revealing layers as the wine opens.
On the eye
Golden straw hue with luminous reflections, suggesting concentration and age-worthiness.
Breeding
Stainless steel vat
Sauternes of this calibre has long been the traditional accompaniment to foie gras, and Château Quincarnon upholds this classic pairing admirably. The wine's sweetness and complexity complement the richness of the liver whilst its acidity cuts through the fat, cleansing the palate between bites. This is wine in its classical context.
Nicolas françois, propriétaire passionné des halles de quercamps
CHÂTEAU QUINCARNON
Situated at Fargues in the Gironde, just 1.5 km from Château d'Yquem, Château Quincarnon works 13 hectares of AOC Bordeaux across gravelly soils laced with sand and clay. The château was founded in 1988 by Carlos Aseretto, a Peruvian-born vigneron who recognised the potential of a property whose origins stretch back to the seventeenth century; his son Gabriel took the helm in 2021. The range spans reds built on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and whites blending Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the singularity of its family story, the precision of its encépagement, and the consistent quality Gabriel brings to each vintage. A Bordeaux of genuine character, rooted in one of the Gironde's most storied corners.
SAUTERNES
Situé à 1,5 km du mythique Château d\'Yquem, Château Quincarnon propose un Sauternes blanc moelleux au profil ample et élégant. Cette demi-bouteille 2016 révèle un bel équilibre entre richesse et fraîcheur, avec des notes de fruits exotiques et une finale acidulée. Idéale pour une dégustation en verre ou en accompagnement d\'une tarte aux abricots.