Château d'ARCHE

Château d'ARCHE - Grand cru classé de Sauternes

A d'Arche Red

Graves rouge

A d'Arche - Bordeaux rouge

The vines for this wine are located in the small region of Léogats adjacent to the Sauternes perimeter. The two plots of land are situated on the summit of a hillside and the earth is gravel.

2008

Deep purple in color, this wine has a very expressive fruity nose of red current, raspberries and blackcurrant. We find the same red fruits on the palate with mellow tannins and an attractive freshness for an elegant finish.





TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS




SURFACE 1 hectare




SOIL TYPES 100% gravels




VINE TYPE 100% Merlot




AVERAGE VINEYARD AGE  10 years




CULTIVATION METHOD Classical, "la lutte raisonnée"




AVERAGE OUTPUT 40 hectolitres per hectare (average of the last 10 years)




PLANTATION DENSITY 6000





WINE MAKING PROCESS Cold pre-fermentation maceration for one week. Cap punching during alcoholic fermentation.  Malolactic fermentation in barrels.




MATURING Aging in barrels for 12 months




OENOLOGUE Henry BOYER from OENOCONSEIL laboratory.

    
             

                  


            
A d'Arche White


            
    
          
Bordeaux blanc sec




A d'ARche - Bordeaux blanc sec
The vines used to produce this dry white wine are situated in the heart of the Château d’Arche vineyards. We decided to produce the dry whites since the light clay-limestone, light earth allows us to craft wines that are fresh and fruity. The north-south plantation axis of the vines assures the grapes a maximum exposure to the sun throughout the day.







2009




This dry white wine, pale in color, gives of aromas of white flowers with a touch of basswood honey.  A lively attack on the palate bursting with orange zests and fresh almonds.  The tannins melt into subtle hints of smoked vanilla giving this wine a deep structure.  A long silky finish leaving a satisfying sensation.





TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS




SURFACE 1 hectare




SOIL TYPES Sablo-Limoneux




VINE TYPE 50 % Sauvignon blanc, 25 % Sémillon, 25 % Muscadelle




AVERAGE VINEYARD AGE 10 years




CULTIVATION METHOD Classical, "la lutte raisonnée"




AVERAGE OUTPUT 25 hectolitres per hectare (average of the last 10 years)




PLANTATION DENSITY 1,5m x 1m (6600 vineheads per hectare)




VINIFICATION Vinified in barrels. the




MATURING Aged for 8 months in barrels.  Lees are stirred for the first six months of maturing.





OENOLOGUE Henry BOYER from OENOCONSEIL laboratory

    
             

                  


            
Prieuré d'Arche


            
    
          
Second vin


The Prieuré d'Arche wine is essentially sourced from young semillon vines from the Château d'Arche property that are under ten years old. We also have a small plot of our Sauvignon-Blanc grapes that are specifically dedicated to making Prieuré d'Arche.


This wine is generally fresh and crisp, which can accompany en entire meal. It marries well with white meats.


TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS


SURFACE 10 hectares


SOIL TYPES types gravel, clay and limestone


VINE TYPES 70 % Sémillon, 30 % Sauvignon blanc


AVERAGE VINEYARD AGE 15 years


CULTIVATION METHOD Classical, use of lutte raisonnée


AVERAGE OUTPUT 18 hectolitres per hectare (average over the last 10 years)


PLANTATION DENSITY 1,5m x 1m (6600 vineheads per ha)


VINIFICATION Pressing is done in vertical wine presses dating from 1935. Vinification in stainless steel vats with 40 hectoliters per vat.


MATURING Part of the wine matures in barrels.


OENOLOGUE Henry BOYER from OENOCONSEIL Laboratory

    
             

                  


            
Arche Lafaurie


            
    
          
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Arche Lafaurie is a reserve
wine produced on well exposed vines that produce exceptional grapes.  Powerful
and extremely complex with a high residual sugar concentration and refined
aromatic components. These full bodied wines are smooth and extremely long on
the palate.


Chateau d'Arche Lafaurie is
a wine that can be aged for many years.


TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS


SURFACE 2 hectares


SOIL TYPES gravel, clay and limestone 


VINE TYPE 90 % Sémillon, 10 % Sauvignon blanc


AVERAGE VINEYARD
AGE + 60 years


CULTIVATION METHOD Classical, use of la lutte
raisonnée


AVERAGE OUTPUT10 hectolitres per hectare
(average over the last 10 years)


PLANTATION DENSITY1,5m
x 1m (6600 vineheads per ha)


VINIFICATIONPressing is done in vertical wine
presses dating from 1935.  Vinified in 100% new oak barrels.    


MATURING100% oak barrels for 24 months


OENOLOGUEHenry BOYER from OENOCONSEIL
Laboratory

    
             

                  


            
Château d'ARCHE


            
    
          
Grand Cru Classé SAUTERNES


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1998


Attractive golden appearance, delicate, mellow, smooth and harmonious, woody and vanilla nose.


2000


Concentrated honey nose, rich, vigorous, golden appearance, generous and powerful, attractive candied fruit flavor.


2002


Attractive golden shade with a refreshingly clean taste. Candied fruit and roasted almond flavor with an elegant finishing touch.


2003


A rich amber color with a rare clarity and sheen. Orange, melon, marmalade, ginger and vanilla aromas. A rich, powerful and complex wine.


2004


Rich in flavor, with dominant notes of apricot, orange, pineapple and melon, in addition to a hint of spice and caramel. On the palate the 2004 is dense and complex with a refreshing touch of elegance. The finish is long and distinguished.


2005


An elegant and concentrated vintage.  The nose is both complex and harmonious with a dominance of apricot, orange peel and exotic fruit. On the palate, this wine is very expressive with notes of candied fruit, apricot, melon jam and grilled almonds.


A very “pure” wine with light wood. The originality of this vintage comes from a great freshness and an abundant mineral backbone that balances out the concentration.


2006


Splendid aromatic expression with a very open nose.  Notes of fresh fig, melon preserves, caramel and a hint of ginger, bring freshness to the wine.  A smooth, fresh attack on the palate with a snappy evolution, accompanied by a superb burst of mineral and toffee aromas.


TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS


SURFACE 27 hectares Château d'Arche - 3 hectares Arche Lafaurie - 10 hectares Prieuré d'Arche


SOIL TYPES 80 % gravels and 20 % clay and limestone


VINE TYPE 90 % Sémillon, 10 % Sauvignon


AVERAGE VINEYARD AGE 45 years


CULTIVATION METHOD Classical, use of lutte raisonnée


AVERAGE OUTPUT 17 hectolitres per hectare (average over the last 10 years)


PLANTATION DENSITY 1,5m x 1m (6600 vineheads per ha)


VINIFICATION Pressing is done in vertical wine presses dating from 1935. Vinified in oak barrels for the mail part of the harvest.  


MATURING 30 % new oak barrels.  Each batch is monitored individually from the harvest until the final blending.


OENOLOGUE Henry BOYER from OENOCONSEIL laboratory