2022 Château Fontaine (0,375) Sauternes 0.38 Ltr. Blanc
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On the nose, pleasing and delicate aromas of mango, melon, sweetgrass, honeycomb and a whiff of blue cheese. On the palate, this is just medium in sweetness. Lithe, fine and elegant with good core of acid bringing freshness. Pair with lighter blue cheeses or fruit tarts. It is also enjoyable on its own

climate

Bordeaux has a maritime climate with relatively limited temperature differences between the winter and summer periods. Thanks to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, Bordeaux enjoys 2083 hours of sunshine per year.

soil

Clayey and sandy soil.

vinification

Vines of 30 years old. Muscadelle 5%, 5% Sauvignon, 90% Sémillon. These plots on Fargues de Langon are close to the greatest wines of Sauternes. Harvesting is done by successive sorting. Indeed, the fungus Botrytis cinerea develops during the season. Only overripe grapes affected by this noble rot will be harvested. This produces sugary must that after fermentation at 20°C yields great sweet white wines. The harvest is aged in barrels for 12 months.

vintage
2022
title
(0,375)
class
Sauternes
region
Bordeaux
country
France
color
Blanc
alcohol
13.50 %
Ltr.
0.38