Palate
A good balance between freshness and power.
Growing Conditions
A dry year, with a very warm Indian Summer. An exceptional vintage in terms of the aromatic power of the Semillon and the maturity of the Sauvignon Blanc.
SOIL:
• Clay-limestone and fine gravel over a clay-limestone subsoil
• Plot-by-plot management with integrated drainage system
Harvest
100% manual, with sorting in the vineyard and transportation in small cases
to avoid any risk of oxydation
Harvest:
- Sauvignon Blanc: 6th - 9th September
- Sémillon: 14th - 22nd September
Yield:
- 49 hectolitres/ha
- 78% 1st wine
Bottling
6th September 2011
Winemaking
• Light pressing for the grapes, in inert conditions (horizontal pneumatic press)
• Cold must settling (8°C) in small, thermo-regulated stainless steel vats
• Alcholic fermentation at 16.5° in barrels (50% new - 50% used once previously)
Aging
Over fine lees, with stirring (twice weekly),
in barrels (50% new), 8 months. French oak barrels with ‘blond’ toast.