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Chateau Lamourette Sauternes 37.5cl

2018

A small family estate Sauternes.

It's the women of the Leglise family who have been making wine at Chateau Lamourette for the past 160 years, with the current owner being Anne-Marie. They have just 10 hectares of vines, with many of them being over 40 years old.

Lamourette Sauternes is made from Semillon & Sauvignon Blanc grapes that have been affected by Botrytis also known as Noble Rot - this causes the grapes to become partially raisined and results in a concentration of flavours. The harvest typically begins in mid-to-late September and continues on in three or four parts to allow all parcels time to let Botrytis run its course.

Fermentation takes place in small stainless steel vats, according to the age of the vines, terroir and ripeness of the grapes. Ageing occurs partly in stainless steel vats - to retain freshness - and partly in oak barrel. If strict criteria are not met (for example, if the weather one year is not good enough to produce high quality grapes) then no wine will be made that year.

This Sauternes gives you classic flavours of marmalade, dried mango and apricots. It is bold and sweet, though still refreshing, and it's a perfect partner to Stilton, foie gras or a lemon tart.

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Wine Type	Dessert wine
Closure	Natural Cork
Alc. Vol	12.5
Units	9.37
Region	Bordeaux
Country	France
Grape Varietal	Semillon

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Bordeaux

The largest wine making region in France, and probably the most well known, Bordeaux is located in the southwest on the Garonne river. To the north of the city the Dordogne river joins the Garonne and forms a broad estuary called the Gironde. The Gironde divides the region into what is known as the 'left bank' and 'right bank'.

In general, the left bank is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated wines and the right bank for its Merlot.

Dry white wines and dessert wines (notably Sauternes) are also made, but it's red wine that the region is most known for. The most famous of all is the red Bordeaux blend, a mixture of two or more of the region's grapes that boasts flavors of plum, black currant, and cedar with fresh floral notes.

Left bank appellations include Médoc, Haut-Médoc, Margaux and Pauillac. On the right bank you'll find Fronsac, Pomerol and St-Emilion.

France

France – the home of Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne – is arguably the world's most important wine-producing country. For centuries, it has produced wine in greater quantity – and many would say quality – than any other nation, and its attraction is not just volume or prestige, but also the variety of styles available.

The diversity of French wine is due, in part, to the country's wide range of climates. Champagne, its most northerly region, has one of the coolest climates, whereas Bordeaux has a maritime climate, heavily influenced by the Atlantic Ocean and the various rivers that wind their way between vineyards. Both in stark contrast to the southern regions of Provence and Languedoc-Roussillon, which enjoy a Mediterranean climate, characterized by hot summers and mild winters.

Terroir is also key. From the granite hills of Beaujolais to the famous chalky slopes of Chablis and the gravels of the Médoc, the sites and soils on which France's vineyards have been developed are considered of vital importance and are at the heart of the concept of terroir.