Vintages
Package
Country
France, Bordeaux
Geo Indication
Pessac-Léognan AOC-AOP
Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc B (80%)
Semillon B (20%)
Chemical analysis
ABV: 12.5%
CHATEAU LE PAPE (LEOGNAN) CHATEAU CARBONNIEUX Grand Cru Classé de Graves White 2016 Pessac-Léognan
White
Description
Viticulture
The clay–limestone of Garonne gravel.The average age of the vines is 17 years.
Vinification
The grapes are hand-picked by local farmers who carefully sort the grapes and prepare them for the winemaking process. Maceration takes place for three days, after which the wine is fermented in oak barrels.
Wine aging
Aging on yeast lees is carried out for 10 months in oak barrels.
Vintage details
Cellaring advice-4 – 8 years.
Tasting notes
The color of the wine is straw-gold. The wine has a rich, rounded taste with notes of verbena, honeysuckle, jasmine, meringue, apple, melon peel and oyster shells, refined acidity and an incredibly long finish. The wine shows an elegant, fresh aroma, woven from notes of white peach, pear, honeysuckle, lemongrass and yuzu.
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Serving suggestions
Food pairings
Fish, Mild cheeses, Seafood
Serving temperature
12°C – 14°C
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