Style
Type
Still
Winemaker
Lou Rochet
Appellation
Graves
Varieties
Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Semillon
Viticulture
The vineyards planted to white grapes are in the proportions: 57% Semillon, 38% Sauvignon Blanc/Sauvignon Gris and 5% Muscadelle. The “Cuvée Spinoza” is a blend of 42% Sauvignon Blanc, 32% Sauvignon Gris, 22% Semillon, and 4% Muscadelle.
Farming
Sustainable
Vineyard
The vineyard totals 18.5 hectares with 15 hectares in red grapes and 3.5 hectares in white grapes. Through the purchase of his neighbor’s well-established vineyard, M. Vincent achieved an average vine age of 30 years, with certain parcels being between 40 and 50 years old. The vineyard ground is worked throughout the year, including “chaussage et dechaussage,” a traditional method of protecting the vine over the winter by covering the base of the plants with soil just after harvest and then removing it in the spring. The vines are pruned using the “guyot double” method with each cane limited to four buds. Yields are controlled through “ébourgeonnage” bud pulling and then if still necessary “vendange en vert” green harvesting.
Vinification
After a manual harvest, the grapes are fermented in stainless steel, with the different grape varieties fermented separately. The wines remain “sur lie” until the spring when an “assemblage” is made. Less than 60ppm of SO2 added.
Features
Bottle, Cork
Available Sizes (L)
0.750
Distribution Area
New Jersey and New York
Shelf Talkers
Tech Sheets
Tasting Note
60% Semillon, 30% Sauvignon Blanc, and 10% Muscadelle. Bright and lively aromatics. White flowers, lemon and crushed stone open up in the glass on this powerful white. Possesses tremendous depth and texture with notes of tropical fruit, minerals and spices on the lengthly finish.
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