Duc d’Epernon

Duc d’Epernon

AOC Bordeaux White Semi-Sweet

Tasting

A shiny colour, fresh and fruity aromas. Delicate and sweet in the mouth,
grapefruits and honey scents.

Food Pairing

Perfect as an aperitif. Good alliance with foie gras, cooked meats, sweet and sour starters, poultry, dessert and also with blue cheese or Roquefort.

Production

Appellation : AOC BORDEAUX SEMI SWEET WHITE
Soil : clay and chalky
Yield : 49 hL/ha
Average age of vines : 20 years old
Production : 60 000 bottles

Viticulture and Vinification

Blend : 80% Semillon, 20% Muscadelle

Mechanical harvesting, grapes are then sorted manually
Vinification: skin contact for 6 to 8 hours, cold settling.
Ageing : Can be immediately but will develop well for 4 or 5 years.
Bottling : Bottles stored horizontally in cages at the property, without labels, for 3 to 4 months
Alcohol degree : 11%