Cadillac AOC

The wine region of Cadillac lies in the south of the great wine-growing region of Entre -Deux- Mers, a part of Bordeaux, and produced exclusively noble sweet white wines. The appellation covers approximately 218 hectares and is located on the territory of the municipalities Baurech, Béguey, Cadillac (this is the eponymous municipality ) Capian, Cardan, Donzac, Gabarnac, Haux, Langoiran, Laroque, Lestiac -sur -Garonne, Le Tourne Monprimblanc, Omet, Paillet, Rions, Saint- Germain- de -Grave, Saint- Maixant, Semens, Tabanac Verdelais and Villenave -de- Rions. The area with loamy limestone floor is enclosed by the large Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux appellation and is located on the orographic right bank of the Garonne. Cadillac is the well-known producing areas against Sauternes Barsac and. Since 10 August 1973, the area enjoys the status of an Appellation d' Origine (AOC ).

The provisions of the appellation applies only to noble sweet white wines (see Botrytis cinerea) from the grape varieties Sémillon ( average share of about 88% ), Sauvignon Blanc ( 10 %) and Muscadelle. The provision requires that the must at least 221 grams of sugar per liter ( see also the article must weight ). After fermentation, the minimum alcohol content in wine must be 12.5 percent by volume. The harvest limit is 40 hectoliters / hectare. About 6500 hectoliters of wine are won in the middle from the approximately 218 hectares of vineyards.

The wines are in addition to those of Sainte -Croix -du- Mont and Loupiac as the best sweet wines of the region Entre -Deux- Mers. Qualitatively they do not reach the wines of Sauternes, but are an inexpensive alternative.

The wines can be stored for about 7 to 15 years, and should be enjoyed at a drinking temperature 6-8 ° C.