Sichel Sauternes

This is a declassified wine from a top Chateau in Sauternes…shhh, they dont want you to know their name! or…just keep reading

Maison Sichel is a Bordeaux based, family owned and run negociant of six generations. The Sichel family have been a sugnificant prescence in Bordeaux since 1883 and have continued to expand operations by purchasing several properties in Bordeaux including Chateau Angludet and Chateau Argaden. The Sichel family also joined with three other family in 1938 to purchase the now legendary Chateau Palmer. Maison Sichel continued to expand their operations outside of Bordeaux with Chateau Trillol in Corbieres and have several high quality own label wines such as the Sichel Sauternes and the Sichel Margaux.

The Sichekl Vineyards are situated some 40 kilometers south east of Bordeaux, between the Garonne river and the Landes forest to the south. A blend of 80% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle from 50 year old vines where Botrytis is encouraged to dehydrate the grapes. This Sauterne has been aged for 10 to 12 months.