CHATEAU HAUT – MOULEYRE WHITE

CHÂTEAU HAUT MOULEYRE 2017

Cadillac AOP, White

Presentation of the estate
Château Haut-Mouleyre is located in the village of Escoussans, near Cadillac, on the right bank of the Garonne. The vineyard is spread over the south and southwest-facing hillsides overlooking the Garonne, making the most of the sunshine and the good soil drainage. The various plots benefit from the variety of soil conditions on these hillsides, giving the wine plenty of personality. Cadillac is an ancient walled town in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, populated since the 10th century by the monks who cleared the hillsides and planted the vineyards. The region is rich in history and heritage, including the famous La Sauve Majeure abbey, built in the 12th century. The terroir and hillsides of Cadillac have always been known for their fruity, refined, delicate, lively sweet wines. The combination of these elements with the influence of the Garonne allow the Sémillon grapes to develop Botrytis Cinerea, the noble rot, like the famous Sauternes region on the left bank. Produced solely from very old Semillon vines, and fermented in new French wood barrels.

Technical sheet

Region: Bordeaux

Location: Escoussans

Area: 30 hectares

Wine Grape Varieties: 100% Semillon

Soil type: Clay with limestone

Vine Age: 80 years

Density: 6000 vines/hectare

Yield: 15 hectoliters/hectare

Harvest: Hand harvesting with successive sorting

Winemaking process: Traditional, in thermoregulated stainless steel vats.

Assembly: 100% Semilion

Ageing: Aging in oak barrels

Tasting comments
The 2017 vintage is characterized by a golden yellow color with gray shades. Its nose, floral-spicy, fine and complex, offers aromas of pineapple, zests of citrus, white flowers and honey. On the palate, this wine is full-bodied, balanced and persistent with hints of orange zests jams, almonds and dried apricots.

Food & Wine Pairing: Serve on a stuffed capon with foie gras, a duck à l’orange or a pastry with goat cheese.

Serving condition: Between 8°C and 10°C

Preservation: Up to 10 years with evolution of the sensory profile