Sainte-Croix-du-Mont Towns and Villages in Sainte-Croix-du-Mont

Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is a jewel of the Bordeaux vineyards, renowned for its very fine sweet white wines.

An exceptional terroir

Located on the right bank of the Garonne, about forty kilometers south of Bordeaux, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont benefits from a microclimate that is particularly favorable to the production of sweet wines. The vines benefit from generous sunshine and humidity provided by the morning mists, ideal conditions for the development of noble rot, essential to the production of these wines.

A picturesque village

The village of Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is built on a panoramic plateau formed by immense beds of fossil oysters, a geological curiosity that attracts walkers. The stone houses, typical of the region, are arranged along the narrow streets and offer an authentic charm.

• Let’s go together to discover Sainte-Croix-du-Mont during an unusual visit to itsfossilized oyster cliffs.

The wines of Sainte-Croix-du-Mont

They are mainly made from the Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grape varieties. These sweet wines are distinguished by their balance between sweetness, freshness and aromatic complexity. They offer notes of candied fruit, honey, spices and white flowers.