The 28-hectare vineyard lies around the Château and faces due south. The
vines are very old, some as much as 40 years old, and are planted on
clay-limestone soils on hillsides looking down onto the Garonne river. The
vine varieties are classical for the appellation: 80% Semillon and 20%
Sauvignon. The estate lies next to the magnificent Romanesque church of
Loupiac dating from the XIIth century. The climate here is ideal for the
growth of the Botrytis Cinéréa rot, with its morning mists and sunny autumn
afternoons. As soon as the rot appears, the harvesting is done by hand in
the traditional way: the grapes are picked exclusively by hand in a series
of selection processes which go on from October through to mid-November. The
wine-making process involves all the skills accumulated over 4 generations,
combined with modern techniques to produce a fine, elegant wine with a
beautiful golden colour. It is unctuous and very fruity with complex aromas
of acacia and toast. Smooth in the mouth with a lot of freshness. A wine
which ages well and is matured for two years before being bottled.
These fresh, delicate wines are a perfect aperitif. They leave a nice, fresh
impression in the mouth, which is ideal if you are going to taste other
wines afterwards. Perfect with foie gras, poultry, white meat, cheese and
fruit desserts.
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