LES BRUMES DE LA TOUR BLANCHE
Sauternes
The Estate
Château La Tour Blanche
Commune : Sauternes
Terroir : Gravel on clay-limestone subsoil.
Age of the vines : 15 à 20 years.
HVE certification (High Environnemental Value)
The Vineyard
Region : Sauternes, Bordeaux, France.
Grape variety : 55% Sémilion, 35% Sauvignon, 10% Muscadelle
At the winery
Harvest: hand-picked - 2 selections.
Vinification:
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Alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks.
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Short post-fermentation maceration (about 1 week).
Ageing:
Aged for 6 months in stainless steel vats to preserve the freshness of the fruit and its greediness.
Characteristics:
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Alcohol : 13.5 % vol
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85 g/l of residual sugar
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Annual production : 15 500 bottles
In the glass
Tasting notes:
The colour is a beautiful straw yellow with light golden hues. The nose opens with notes of white flowers, exotic fruits and citrus fruits. The mouth is very light and combines sweetness and freshness with notes of pomelo and bergamot.
Wine & food pairing:
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Aperitif
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Foie gras
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shellfish
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noble fish in cream sauce
Tasting advice:
Service temperature: 10° C