Château d'ARCHE

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