2% Muscadelle, 8% Sauvignon Blanc &90% Semillon.
The 4 Ha vineyard from which the grapes are sourced is planted with 35 - 40 year old vines with a density of 5000 vines per Ha. Harvest takes place from September through to October, by hand, and selected by each individual berry, so that only those infected with 'noble rot' (botrytis) are picked. Back at the cellar, the grapes are pressed and the must, very rich in sugar, is fermented slowly in tanks with a smaller portion fermented in oak barrels.
A highly complex wine which entices you with its scents of lime, acacia, apricots, grilled almond and honeyed aromas. The palate is luscious and generous with its sweet apricot, honey, roasted nut and marmalade flavours and perfectly balanced with a zesty, lime rind acidity, finishing clean, uplifted and satisfying.
Ready to Drink? Oh yes, delicious but will mature for years.
Food and Wine Matches: Baked ham with apricot mustard, pear and blue cheese salad drizzled with a chili-Dijon dressing or duck, chicken, or vegetable spring rolls with a chilli jam dip. Or traditional blue cheese and desserts such as roasted fruits sponge cake with a chocolate-Grand Marnier sauce.
