A d'Arche White
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
