Monbazillac is a dessert produced by Club des Sommeliers in Monbazillac, Southwest France, France. Made from Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Dessert
Appellation: Monbazillac
Region: Southwest France
Country: France
Grapes: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium acidity, sweet
A golden, honeyed dessert wine from Southwest France, showing rich notes of apricot, candied citrus and a touch of botrytis honey, balanced by a streak of fresh acidity so it never feels cloying. Soft and unctuous on the palate, it finishes with warm dried-fruit and beeswax flavors typical of botrytized Semillon blends. An approachable, classically styled Monbazillac for enjoying with rich savory or fruit-based desserts.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Southwest France, France
Southwest France — known in French as the Sud-Ouest, a loose grouping of scattered wine areas across the southwest of the country, inland and south of Bordeaux, reaching toward the Pyrenees.
Sémillon
Sémillon is a white grape from Bordeaux in France, famous as the backbone of the world's greatest sweet wines and an increasingly respected component of fine dry whites.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a white grape from France's Loire Valley (and a parent of Cabernet Sauvignon) prized for its zesty, aromatic character and refreshing bite.
Muscadelle
Muscadelle is a white grape from the Bordeaux region of France, traditionally used as a minor blending partner to Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
More wines
More dessert wines from Southwest France
- Chevalier d'Argenson — Stéphane Carrère, Monbazillac
- Château Terre Male — Château Terre Male, Monbazillac
- Château le Barradis — Château le Barradis, Monbazillac
- Côtes de Bergerac Moelleux — Domaine de Grange Neuve, Côtes de Bergerac
Frequently asked questions
Where is Monbazillac from?
Monbazillac is produced by Club des Sommeliers in Monbazillac, Southwest France, France.
What grapes are in Monbazillac?
Monbazillac is a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.