Sainte-Croix-du-Mont is a sweet white appellation in Entre-Deux-Mers, Bordeaux. The dominant grapes are Sémillon. The key soils are limestone, fossil-rich limestone, clay-limestone. The climate is characterized by Garonne influence, autumn humidity, maritime. Its small footprint makes it a useful map example of highly specific sweet-wine geography inside greater Bordeaux. Typical fruit: apricot, orange marmalade, peach. Other typical notes: honey, spice, floral notes. Wines typically show sweet, medium-plus acidity, medium body. Ageing potential is moderate to high. Tiny sweet white appellation. Often grouped in study with Cadillac and Loupiac.