Château Duc D’Arnauton 
Graves (Bordeaux)

The Estate
 The Domaine Patrick Bernard was created in 2005 when the Château Gravas estate (in Sauternes), owned by his brother Michel, was divided after the death of his father.


Patrick Bernard and his mother

The Vineyard
The estate spreads over 13 hectares (32 acres) and three villages: Landiras, Fargues de Langon and Pujols sur Ciron. The vineyard is planted to 8 hectares (19.8 acres) of red grapes (Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon), 5 hectares (12.3 acres) of white grapes (Semillon, Sauvignon and Muscadelle), of which just over 1 ha is dedicated to the production of Sauternes.
The vineyard is farmed under the culture raisonnée method.
The soil is a mixture of gravel, limestone and sand. The method of pruning used here is double cordon, which makes it easier to control the yields. The 15-year-old vines are harvested by hand. The wine matures in stainless steel tanks and the Graves rouge is aged in oak barrels for 8 months.
The wine

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UPC code: 7 84585 00192 7
2006 Château Duc D’Arnauton, Graves Blanc 6/750ml
 50% Sauvignon, 40% Sémillon, 10% Muscadelle. 
Annual production: 1,660 cases / year
Vinification: skin contact maceration for Semillon;  juice selection made from 1st and 2nd pressings, then settling at low temperature. Temperature controlled fermentation (20°C maximum) in stainless steel vats.
Aging on the lees in stainless steel vats for 3 months.

Clear, pale greenish-gold. Floral and fruity aromas with a hint of musky melon, delicate and appealing. Full melon and citrus fruit, mineral, fresh and balanced. Excellent match with pan-grilled chicken breasts. 

National Retail Price: $18.99 / bottle