Chateau La Mouliniere Bordeaux Blanc 2004
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A fresh but substantial white Bordeaux that is a cut above the rest, thanks to advanced winemaking techniques.
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Release Notes:
White Bordeaux has improved dramatically in recent decades. In the past, these wines, always a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, were acidic and unspectacular (with a few notable exceptions like the whites of Haut Brion). However, you can now find excellent examples of White Bordeaux that are comparable values to New World varietal wines. The familiar Sauvignon Blanc brings aromas, flavors and crispness while Semillon, the key component of the great sweet white Bordeaux of Sauternes and Barsac, gives these wines more substance and age-worthiness than a 100% Sauvignon.
This wine is a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Semillon, harvested at low yields. After the grapes are harvested by hand, an extended skin-contact maceration takes place. This extracts more flavor from the grapes and creates a more substantial, fruity wine. The wine is then vinified at low temperatures for 3 weeks before being matured on its lees for 3 months.
Tasting Notes:
Pale yellow color with floral aromas and with hints of citrus and green apple. Sauvignon dominates on the nose. Rich on the palate with good acidity. A long, fresh finish. A great summer drink or aperitif. This wine will pair nicely with oysters, shellfish, chicken or salads. Can keep for another couple years.
Château Cadillac and its immaculate gardens.
Winery:
Château Cadillac produces our favorite Bordeaux Supérieur
and for good reason.
The property dates back to the 16th Century and is situated on sandy limestone soil near the Dordogne river. Its current... Read more
Region:
Hundreds of books have been written on Bordeaux; its history (temporarily ruled by the English), its wines (the biggest wine region in the world), its terroirs (mainly alluvial soil made of... Read more
Bordeaux vines at midsummer
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