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BLANC « La Petite Groie » 2008
This particular cuvée goes back to the secular tradition of the property in homage to the generations which followed one another on the field ”La Petite Groie” in reference to the nature of the soil, soil of Groie (clay and limestone), at the southern limit of the house, leaned with the siliceous-clayay hills of the first strongholds of the vendeen slopes.
It is a blend of chenin and chardonnay resulting of long macerations on skins, first juices of slow pressings, aged several months on fine lees and for 1/3 in oak barrels.
Ø brilliant and soft robe with reflexions of white gold.
Ø First discreet nose of honeysuckle gradually opening to kiwi and mango fines aromas, slightly smoked and toasted at the finish.
Ø round, supple and ample Mouth evoking dry apricot and sweet almond.
Ø Ideal partner for shellfish, seafish whithout sauce, frog legs, snailsn, white meats, fresh goat cheese.
To drink at a temperature of 10° to 12°, to keep from 2 to 6 years.