Premières Côtes de Bordeaux is a sweet white appellation in Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux. The dominant grapes are Sémillon. The key soils are clay-limestone, limestone slopes, gravel in places. The climate is characterized by Garonne influence, maritime, autumn humidity. The long Garonne-facing slope helps organize several Entre-Deux-Mers-side appellations on the map. Typical fruit: stone fruit, citrus peel, pear. Other typical notes: honey, floral notes, spice. Wines typically show sweet to off-dry context, medium-plus acidity, medium body. Ageing potential is producer-dependent. Garonne-side hillside appellation. Useful map anchor between Entre-deux-Mers and the small sweet white communes.