WineRegionsOld WorldFranceBordeauxGraves
CERONS
Situated within the boundaries of Graves, Cerons is the stepping stone between
the dry white Graves, and the sweet white Sauternes and Barsac wines. Its
chateaux have the right to make both the red and white Graves, Graves Superieur
(which may be dry but is usually sweet) and, of course, the sweet wine of
Cerons. In fact, only 20 per cent of the production in this area is sold
as Cerons, a wine that has enjoyed a modest reputation for nearly 200 years.
The appellation covers three communes, those of Illats, Podensac and Cerons
itself. Many of the vineyards are comprised of scattered plots, some of
which are partially planted with acacias.