2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 62% Sauvignon Blanc, 38% Sauvignon Gris
Drinking Window 2023–2033
Region Bordeaux Blanc
Soil Deep gravel and sandy-clay soils
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressing After Manual Harvesting And Sorting
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The white wine came from one hectare. The vines were pruned to six spurs, with leaf thinning and green harvesting. The 2020 season had a mild, wet winter, a rainy spring and early development, followed by a hot, dry summer and rapid attainment of good maturity. Maturation lasted six months in 25% vats, 38% new-oak barrels and 37% one-year-old barrels; final blending occurred immediately before bottling.
Tasting Notes Fruity and aromatic, with white fruit, especially white peach, citrus, complexity, and a round, full-textured palate
Food Pairing Seafood, shellfish, chicken, veal, pork and cheese
Critics Ratings 92
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Producer Information
Address
Château Monbousquet, 42 Avenue de Saint Emilion, 33330 Saint Sulpice de Faleyrens, France
Phone
+33 (0)5 57 24 67 19
Owner
Chantal and Gérard Perse
Cellarmaster
Jean Philippe Lavautour