Château Haut-Bergeron Fontebride Sauternes 375ml

Winemaker Château Haut-Bergeron on the winery

“Our family has been closely connected to Sauternes for generations. The history of Château Haut-Bergeron dates back to 1756, and the Lamothe family has owned the estate since the 19th century. We work with the distinctive natural conditions of our region: the morning mist from the Ciron River and the warmth of the afternoon sun create ideal conditions for noble rot. This natural concentration of the grapes forms the foundation of our sweet wines. Through careful hand harvesting and selection in the vineyard, we aim to create wines with richness, finesse and freshness.”

And on Bordeaux, France

“Château Fontebride is our second wine, made from approximately six hectares of vineyards in Bommes, in the heart of Sauternes. The gravelly topsoil and clay-rich subsoil give the wine structure and depth. We use mainly Sémillon, complemented by Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. The grapes are hand-harvested in several successive pickings, selecting only those affected by noble rot. After temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless-steel tanks, the wine is aged for around twelve months in used oak barrels. The result is a rich, aromatic Sauternes with notes of honey, apricot, peach and candied fruit, balanced by refreshing acidity.”