Chateau de Malle, Sauternes Grand Cru Classe - Half Bottle 2005
France, Bordeaux
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DESCRIPTION
A delciously rich and concentrated Sauternes Grand Cru Classé
The lowdown:
Château de Malle is a historic estate with a beautiful property who make delicious dessert wines well worthy of the Sauternes appellation. Harvesting involves several trips thorugh the vineyard to pick only those grapes at optimum ripeness. The blend comprises around two thirds Semillon with the rest being Sauvignon Blanc which, after fermentation, is aged in oak barresls for between 18 months and two years. The result is a wine with rich peachy and honeyed notes that are well balanced by hints of soft spice and almond flavours. With a nicely understated acidity it signs off with a pleasingly clean finish. A benchmark example of good Sauternes.
When to drink:
A classic Sauternes it'll pair brilliantly with thing like a tart tatin, or poached pairs. And blue cheeses are always an ideal partner.
PRODUCER
Chateau de Malle
Château de Malle was classed as a Deuxième Cru in the 1855 Bordeaux classification for their sweet Sauternes. However it wasn't until the 1950s when Pierre de Bournazel who, after inheriting the property, undertook a complete renovation of the vineyards and cellars and began to rebuild the estate's reputation. The vineyards extend to over 50 hectares in the communes of Preignac and Fargues in the Sauternes appellation. Still run by the family, these days Charles de Bournazel runs operations along with his brothers.
The Château itself is designated as a historic building and was built for Jacques de Malle, an ancestor of the de Bournazels, in the 17th Century. It's a quite exquiste residence and is surrounded by magnificient Italianate gardens.
DETAILS
| Categories | Wine / Dessert Wine / Dessert Wine |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | France |
| Grape Variety | Semillon , Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Volume | 37.5cl |
| ABV | 14% |
| SKU | MA0E05DG |
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