Bordeaux Haut-Benauge
blanc • 200 ha
The appellation Bordeaux Haut-Benauge is located on the right bank of the Garonne and owes its name to the former viscounty that was commanded by the castle of Benauge.
The soil of this terroir is composed of boulbènes and limestone. The climate of this appellation is favorable to the development of botrytis (noble rot).
Grape varieties
White grape varieties: 4
Main
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon gris
- Sauvignon
- Muscadelle
Geographical areas and zones
Geographical area — 9 communes
- Gornac
- Ladaux
- Soulignac
- Escoussans
- Mourens
- Targon
- Saint-Pierre-de-Bat
- Porte-de-Benauge
- Cantois
Blanc sec
Tasting & service
- Aromas of chèvrefeuille
- Aromas of fleur blanche
- Aromas of poire
- Aromas of pomme
- Aromas of raisin
- Aromas of citron
Nose intensity
LowDiscreetAromaticDevelopedExpressivePowerful
Palate intensity
Very lowLowMediumStrong
Serving temperature
10 °C
Attack
intense
Acidity
vigorous
Length
long
Average ageing potential
3 years
About the wines
This appellation Bordeaux Haut-Benauge produces dry white wines which are rather nervous, with a beautiful aromatic softness.