Château Pechon - Sauternes 2018
Coup de Coeur
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Recommandé
Terre de Vins
A model of elegance ( Terre de Vins - October 2021) "Paul and Émilie Mercadier believe in Sauternes, and rightly so. This Château Pechon is a color chart in itself: whether it's the nose with notes of lemon verbena and lemon candy, or the fluid, smooth, and distinguished palate with its range of citrus fruits, it is also very well-balanced between sweetness and freshness. An elegant wine and an excellent buy. (Terre de Vins - November 2021) With its refined presentation, perfect balance, and fresh finish, this Sauternes surprises us with its complexity and delicate profile. A treasure not to be missed!
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Eye
Pale lemon gold color
Nose
Lemon verbena, tangy lemon
Mouth
Unrestrained and fluid, distinguished, the sweetness is balanced by freshness and a beautiful acidity. A lovely length, a wine that stretches out to a finish of tart lemon. A wine full of consistency and a model of elegance.
Serve
At 8-10°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink before
2034
Guard
10-15 years old
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it all year round, whatever the occasion, with or without a special reason, as an aperitif with foie gras brioche, Serrano ham, as a starter with a warm goat's cheese salad or a sweet and fruity scallop carpaccio, as a main course with rabbit in Sauternes and honey, with blue cheeses, and with desserts.
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Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Philippe Mercadier spent twenty-five years honing his expertise as manager of Ch. Suduiraut. Today, he brings this experience to bear on his three Sauternes wines, produced with the help of his two sons: Châteaux Haut Coustet, Pechon, and Tuyttens.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2021 guide) Recommandé
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About wine:
Terre de Vins article, November 2021 Paul and Émilie Mercadier believe in Sauternes, and rightly so. This Château Pechon is a color chart in itself: whether it's the nose with notes of lemon verbena and lemon candy, or the fluid, smooth, and distinguished palate with its range of citrus fruits, it is also very well-balanced between sweetness and freshness. An elegant wine and an excellent buy.
Excerpt from the Terre de Vins web article, October 2021 Nose of lemon verbena and tart lemon. Smooth, fluid, and distinguished on the palate, with sweetness balanced by freshness and lovely acidity. A lovely length, a wine that stretches out to a finish of tart lemon, which has been a recurring theme. 80% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon, and 10% Muscadelle, which contributes to the freshness. A wine of consistency and a model of elegance. $17.
About the estate:
Excerpt from the article Terre de Vins November 2021: Mercadier Vineyards, a success story in Sauternes. The Sauternes appellation is undergoing a major transformation, with the aim of offering more accessible and digestible wines without losing any of their wonderful aromatic complexity. This is a path that many winemakers have successfully taken. At a time when some are choosing to diversify their range, Paul and Émilie Mercadier, owners of several châteaux, are focusing solely on Sauternes, out of conviction. All that remained was to convince and sell: this is what the couple did, with some success. What is their recipe?
Read the rest of the article here: https://www.terredevins.com/actualites/vignobles-mercadier-un-exemple-de-reussite-en-sauternais