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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2007
Château Duc D’Arnauton, Graves Blanc 6/750ml
UPC
code: 7 84585 00192 7
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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.
#F1EE204006SBS
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
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