Château Peybrun - Notre Chemin - Cadillac 2022
Château Peybrun is a family estate rooted on the slopes of Cadillac, in the heart of Entre-deux-Mers, where the Garonne shapes an ideal microclimate for great sweet white wines. The vines, carefully cultivated on clay-limestone and gravelly soils, benefit from varied exposures that promote slow ripening and the aromatic expression of Sémillon, the king grape of the appellation. The estate's philosophy is based on precise vineyard work, controlled yields, and a fully manual harvest by successive sorting, essential to capture the essence of a terroir where noble rot can develop with finesse. Notre Chemin is the estate's signature cuvée, a wine conceived as a journey through the vineyard and a letter of intent addressed to lovers of elegant and luminous sweet wines. The 2022 vintage, generous and particularly homogeneous, offers here a refined expression, both rich, fresh, and perfectly balanced.
Notre Chemin 2022 is made mostly from Sémillon complemented by Muscadelle, harvested berry by berry when they reach an optimal stage of overripeness. The vintage allowed a steady development of noble rot, concentrating natural sugars without losing the essential tension for the wine's digestibility. After a long and delicate pressing, the musts ferment in tanks and barrels, according to precise choices aimed at preserving the fruit's brightness while adding depth and texture. Aging on fine lees refines the body, harmonizes the aromas, and contributes to the velvety texture that characterizes the cuvée. Notre Chemin 2022 stands out for its aromatic purity, natural balance, and its ability to combine richness and freshness in a modern style, far from the excesses sometimes associated with traditional sweet wines. It is a Cadillac designed as much for gastronomy as for contemplative tasting.
On the palate, the wine reveals a bright golden robe animated by honeyed reflections. The nose opens with an intense bouquet of roasted apricot, candied peach, orange zest, and white flowers, enhanced by a touch of light honey and subtle vanilla from aging. On the palate, the attack is ample and silky, supported by a sweetness perfectly balanced by a fresh and structuring acidic framework. The mid-palate reveals nuances of exotic fruits, quince, melting pear, and a fine salinity that brings energy and relief. The finish is long, delicate, marked by notes of honey, orange peel, and fresh almond, with an airy persistence that signs a modern and digestible sweet wine. At the table, Notre Chemin 2022 pairs magnificently with semi-cooked foie gras, citrus-roasted poultry, a dried fruit tagine, blue cheese, but also fruity desserts such as apricot tart or lemon soufflé.
Grape varieties: 80% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon Gris, 10% Muscadelle
