Château de Cérons 2018 (liquoreux)

Cérons|White wine

4/5 (15 customers)

91/100

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

89/100

James Suckling

88/100

Jeb Dunnuck

Sémillon

voltage

yellow fruits

Truffled semi-cured foie gras terrine

sweet

confidential

role model

“A Cérons in all its glory: fresh and well-balanced”

The 2018 vintage tested the team’s patience. The first six months of the year were marked by incessant rain and mild temperatures. On July 15, the vintage took a 180-degree turn with a very hot summer marked by drought. The harvest lasted from late August to late October, with the grapes reaching excellent ripeness. The exceptionally long harvest period without rainfall allowed us to harvest on a case-by-case basis. In the cellar, the juices are very consistent and have a beautiful color. It is therefore a unique vintage that, despite the extreme conditions, stands in the tradition of the great vintages.

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Estate

Château de Cérons

Vintage

2018

Designation

Cérons

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

90% Sémillon, 6% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Muscadelle

Terroirs

Clay-gravel soils, with limestone subsoils containing marine asterias. The 35-year-old vines grow on a limestone plateau overlooking the village

Viticulture

HVE 3 certified since 2019

Grape Harvest

Harvested exclusively by hand in successive passes. The grapes are picked after they have overripened and been gradually infected by Botrytis cinerea, the fungus responsible for the natural concentration of the grapes (noble rot). The botrytised berries are mostly harvested at the “roasted rot” stage to achieve the aromatic balance and characteristic freshness of Cérons wines

Winemaking

Very slow pressing in gradually increasing stages, followed by the extraction of skin-derived aromas. Settling, then transfer to barrels, and initiation of natural fermentation in barrels

Livestock farming

Aged in barrels for 2 to 3 years

Alcohol content

13,5%

Residual sugars

82.6 g/l

Eye

A bright, vibrant yellow color

Nose

Very fruity, with notes of apricot, peach, lemon zest, and candied orange

Palate

A subtle hint of vanilla on the finish. Good structure and a very elegant finish

Serve

Between 9° and 19°! Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks after opening

Open

Whenever the mood strikes

Drink before

2040

Food and wine pairings

Appetizers, starters, main courses, cheeses, and desserts... The magic of a range of flavors that unfolds throughout a meal: open a well-chilled bottle for the aperitif and let the wine warm up as the courses are served, until dessert, when the wine will be at room temperature. Enjoy it with shrimp, mushrooms, poultry, cheeses, dried or fresh fruit, and of course, with a good foie gras…

More information at Château de Cérons

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Jancis Robinson

Rated: Recommended

James Suckling

Wine rated (2021 guide) 89/100

Rated: Recommended

Jeb Dunnuck

Wine rated 88/100

Le Figaro vins

Rated Winery Recommended

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

Wine rated 91/100

About the wine:

Bright yellow with green highlights. The nose is elegant, with subtle fruit notes—apricots, peaches, lemon zest, and candied orange peel in the background—along with hints of vanilla. The palate is well-structured, with good tension and excellent length.

Customer rating

4/5

based on 15 reviews

Review by Mr. GILLES D. Published on 11/03/2022

An elegant bottle. An intense yellow color that turns to straw gold. On the palate, a basket of fruits where lovely apricot flavors dominate, alongside exotic fruits and candied citrus. In the background, subtle notes of vanilla, honey, and caramel hint at meticulous winemaking and extended barrel aging. This results in a 2018 Cérons that is deep and dense from the first sip, characterized throughout by roundness, finesse, and style. I love how it opens up as it warms to room temperature, just as 1J1V recommends! A smart, budget-friendly alternative to classic Sauternes. A festive preview for an aperitif served with toasts of semi-cooked whole duck foie gras from Périgord.