Nose
The nose is wonderfully intense. Swirling the wine in the glass reveals delicious notes of crisp fruit, candied orange, and honey.
Palate
Starts out remarkable on the palate. Impressive length and freshness. A very well-balanced and elegant wine, combining notes of candied apricot, peach, orange zest, and honey-flavoured sweets. Pairs beautifully with foie gras or fruit skewers.
Growing Conditions
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes.
- Graft stock: 41B - Fercal
- Plant food: Traditional, limited impact.
- Plant density: 6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare.
- Pruning type: Guyot double
Harvest
By hand in several passes.
Winemaking
Ground
Soil
Deep gravel with fine limestone over small areas at the foot of the slopes.
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand in several passes.
Others
Graft stock
41B - Fercal
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact.
Plant density
6,500 to 8,500 vines per hectare.
Wine average age
23 years.
Grape variety
100% Sauvignon blanc.
Pruning type
Guyot double
- Fermentation: After settling, in oak barrels.
- Fermentation temperature: 18 à 23 °C
- Malolactic: No
- Wine montage: With bentonite for protein stabilizing.
Aging
For 18 months in oak barrels (35% new) on full lees with bâtonnage.
Appearance
A sumptuous golden yellow colour with a few lemon-yellow highlights.
Food Pairing
This wine is best enjoyed very young. Serve with White meats, desserts and cheese.
Fully expressive between 3 and 5 years old, can age up to 20 or 30 years.
