Cadillac (France)
Cadillac is a late-harvest desert wine from the AOC region Cadillac in the Entre-Deux-Mers region of Bordeaux.
It is made from Botrytis grapes in a matter similar to Sauternes.
Cadillac Flavors
Typical flavors are: Dried Fruit. Apricot. Mango. Pineapple. Passion Fruit. Flowers. Honey. Citrus Marmelade. Nuts. Almond.
 Apricot |
 Mango |
 Pineapple |
 Floral |
 Marmelade |
 Honey |
 Lemon |
 Coconut |
 Caramel |
 Dried Fruit |
 Nuts |
 Vanilla |
Cadillac Profile
Cadillac is sweet, fresh and flavorful:
| SUGAR: | Sweet (100-200 g/l) |
| BODY: | Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
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Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) 10-12°C (50-54°F) older than 15 years |
Food Pairing Cadillac
 Meditation |
 Poultry |
 Foie Gras |
 Asian |
 Fresh Fruit |
 Chocolate |
 Cakes |
 Roquefort |
Excellent Pairings
Savory Pairings
Foie Gras. Poultry.
Roquefort. Blue Cheese.
Asian Food. Chinese. Indian.
Sweet Pairings
Pavlova. Meringue. Chocolate.
Custards. Tarts. Cheese Cakes.
Cadillac Cheese Pairing
Sweet and salty foods pair well together. The same goes for wine and cheese.
Bordeaux Wine Region
Bordeaux is the most famous wine region in the world.
The region is dominated by red wines (90%).
The river Gironde splits the area in the Left Bank and the Right Bank:
Left Bank Wines | Right Bank Wines |
|
Bordeaux Rouge Médoc Saint-Estéphe Margaux Graves Pessac-Léognan |
Bordeaux Rouge Saint-Emilion Pomerol |
Black Grapes | White Grapes |
66% Merlot |
47% Sémillon |
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