Château Duc D’Arnauton 
Graves (Bordeaux)

The Estate
 Patrick Bernard has a 25 year experience in winemaking, working with his family. In 2001 he, his wife Sabine and two daughters created their own business in Landiras.
The property dates back to the 19th century (it formerly welcomed pilgrims on the route to Santiago de Compostela). The wines are produced using traditional methods, matured in oak barrels for the most part and bottled at the property.
Patrick Bernard works with his know-how and passion for wine.


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 wines


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2010 Château Duc D’Arnauton, Graves Blanc 6/750ml
UPC code: 7 84585 00192 7
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Made from 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Sémillon. 
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.

Harmonious nose, citrus fruits and soft spices; supple and rich in the mouth, fleshy and well-balanced.

2009 Château Duc D’Arnauton, Graves Blanc 6/750ml
 UPC code: 7 84585 00192 7
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 Made from 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 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

2009 Château Duc D’Arnauton, Graves Rouge 6/750ml
 UPC code: 7 84585 00332 7
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 Made from 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. The average age of the vines is 15 years.
Soil type: Clay limestone, rough sand, gravelly soil.
Vinification: Fermentation in stainless steel vats with thermoregulation; pumping over: twice a day. From 15 to 21 vatting days. 10% bleeding.
Matured in oak barrels, lovely ruby color, subtle nose, fruity with notes of spices.