Château Thieuley Bordeaux Blanc (2017)

750mL / Bordeaux / France

Category: Wine
Sub-Category: White Wine

Tasting Notes:

Bright and pale gold colored wine. Savoury nose of blossom, of exotic fruits and white fleshed fruits. The first impression in the mouth comes from the round and rich palate. Then the citrus brings some freshness which make a quite unique balance.

Grapes:

Semillon (approx 45%)
Sauvignon Blanc (approx 40%)
Sauvignon Gris (approx 15%)

Terroir:

Clay & gravelous soils

Vine Density:

6000 plants / hectare

Vinification:

Skin contact maceration, gentle pneumatic press under nitrogen. The majority of the blend is fermented in stainless steel tank but 15% of the volume is vinified in barrels. The ageing on fines lies lasts at minimum 3 months