AOC Sauternes Excellence

Excellence de Belliard

AOC Sauternes - Sweet white

Excellence of Belliard is a rare wine from the best parcel of our vine yards. These centenary old vines regulate themselves naturally to offer a limited production of 1.200 bottles per hectare. Harvest is done manually by a selection of the best berries to optimize the product quality. A particular care is taken to the management of the vineyards. The plough by draft horses is used to oxygenate the soil and protect the vines in order to avoid the plant growth stress. Algae are placed on vine stocks as the iodine burns the grass and leads simultaneously organic substance to fertilize the soil. This meticulous care given to the vine, allows us to produce a powerful and concentrated wine of elegance and rare complexity. The roundness of the Excellence range allows them to be tasted young and also with a strong aging potential.
Just like an Artist starring at his white paintings, Maison Belliard creates each year the Divine Nectar. The wine has always been a source of creative inspiration for artists giving life to works full of poetry and originality. The Art and Wine serve
as dominant satisfaction to Men. Like any other Artist, Xavier Belliard signs his own and dedicated creation from his inspiration. Does the Excellence open doors to endless perspectives?

Grape Variety
100% Sémillon

Location
Sauternes

Soil
Clay sandy and gravel

Winemaking
Grapes are handpicked successively with a rigorous selection at the maximum maturity. Fermentation takes place in oak vats with indigenous yeasts to exalt the characteristics of the terroir.

Ageing in Barrel
12 months on French oak

30 years

Color
Intense gold color

Nose
Intense and very elegant, notes of melon, mango, and lemon with hints of white flowers and honey

Mouth
Rich and complex with an excellent balance

Service
Between 8 & 12ºC

Food Paring
Deserts and Foie Gras

Awards
Wine Challenge Prowein, ProExpo, Moscow & China, Wine & Spirits Awards, Hong Kong