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.
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 is sweet, fresh and flavorful:
| SUGAR: | Sweet (100-200 g/l) |
| BODY: | Full |
| FRUIT: | Medium - High |
| ACIDITY: | Medium |
| ALCOHOL: | 12-13% ABV |
| Serving temperature: 8-10°C (46-50°F) 10-12°C (50-54°F) older than 15 years | |
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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