Château Liot is a white wine produced in the Sauternes appellation, more particularly on the plateau of Haut-Barsac. Aged 45 years on average, the vineyard of 25 hectares profits from a terroir consisting of clayey red earth on limestone subsoil. The grape varieties are made up of 85% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle. The Château Liot 2016 is aged in tanks and barrels.
At tasting, the Château Liot 2016 offers a bouquet of great richness in the nose, before revealing finesse and elegance in the mouth.
The 2016 Liot has a slightly muffled bouquet that struggles to get out of the glass. The palate is simple and balanced, nothing offensive here with clean fruit, although (as usual) it just feels a little simple and commercial on the finish. Dare I suggest bistro Sauternes?