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CHATEAU
LAULERIE
AOC
BERGERAC / MONTRAVEL
Dry
white wine 2004
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Varieties
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50%
Sauvignon - 50% Sémillon
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Vineyard
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The
83-ha vineyard of Vignobles Dubard is located on sunny hills
that overlook the right bank of the river Dordogne. 37 ha
of this vineyard are dedicated to white varieties, which average
age is 25 years old. These vines are closely planted (5,000
vines/ha) on calcareous-clayed soils with grass between rows.
A
thorough control of the sanitary state of grapes, a restriction
of yield to 60 hL/ha and the application of the integrated
farming principles lead to the optimization of maturity and
a quality of harvest. Varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, rich
in varietal aromas, are truly made in the vineyard. Clean
and ripe fruit always produce here great Sauvignon Blanc.
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Vinification
and winegrowing process
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At
their arrival in the cellar, the grapes are de-stemmed and
introduced to stainless tanks, to undergo a 12-hour cold maceration
for skin contact. Varietal aromas are mostly extracted at
this stage.
The
grapes are then gently pressed, and the juice settles for
two days before being racked. The juice is cooly and slowly
fermented for about 3 weeks, using yeasts which complement
and enhance the fruit characters.
After
maturation, the wine was lightly fined and several tanks were
blended. The white Château laulerie 2004 was bottled
young to retain the fresh vibrant flavours.
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Wine
analysis
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Alc :
12,1% by vol. - Residual Sugar < 2 g/L - pH : 3,3
- Acidity : 4,1 g/L (H2SO4)
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Tasting
notes
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On
the nose, this white wine combines gooseberry, exotic fruit
and peach. The palate is rich and generous, with a fresh,
tasty finish and a fruty after-taste.
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Serving
suggestions
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Château
Laulerie, clean and fruity, can be enjoyed on its own, or
will form an ideal accompaniment to seafood dishes, summer
salads, apetizers and buffet meals.
This
white wine is an early drinking style, best before 2007. Serve
slightly chilled (10 to 12°C).
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Press
review
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Gold
Medal in Paris 2004 for the vintage 2003.
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