Place & identity
- Location: On the right bank of the Garonne, south-east of Bordeaux.
- Style: Sweet white wine, distinct from the red wines made in the broader district.
- Grapes: Sémillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle are key references.
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Hierarchy & style
- Production: Overripe and often botrytised grapes are selected in successive harvest passes.
- Taste tendency: Concentrated fruit and sweetness with balancing acidity; richness varies by wine.
- Label distinction: Cadillac alone is sweet white; Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux is red.
At the table
- Assess: Confirm Cadillac alone: this is sweet white, unlike red Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux. Assess sweetness, freshness and concentration together rather than treating all sweet Bordeaux as equally rich.
- Pair: Try foie gras, blue cheese or duck with Asian spices. A fruit-based dessert can also work if it is no sweeter than the wine.
- Service: Start around 8–10°C with a measured 70–90 ml pour. Let the wine open in the glass; judge any need for air from the actual bottle, not from sweetness alone.