Appellation
Bordeaux Blanc AOC
Vineyard area
5 hectares (12 acres) of white wine grapes
Terroir
Average age of the vines: 10 years. The slope imparts good natural drainage to the soils made up of marl, sandy clay and molasse below, and quite recent silt towards the top.
Grape varieties
60% Sauvignon, 40% Semillon
Harvest
by machine
Winemaking techniques
after cold settling, the dry white is left on fine lees at low temperatures for a fortnight. Fermentation then begins and is controlled at low temperatures. Native yeasts.
Annual production
30,000 bottles
Tasting notes
Pale yellow robe, elegant nose of citrus, white fruit. Aromatic and elegant.
Owner
Jean Merlaut
Oenologist
Christian Sourdes
Cellar master
Caroline THIENPONT BAILLET