CHÂTEAU MOULIN DE VIGNOBLE – Bordeaux Blanc 2017

Description
APPELLATION: AOP Bordeaux Blanc
The story of the Moulin de Vignolle:
Bruno BELLY joined the family estate in 1993 with his parents and his sister, and took over the exploitation only in 2004. Originally all the vineyard was planted Ugni Blanc, it has been completely restructured in order to be planted Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the two property’s cellars is at a place called Vignolle where a
water mill is located, that’s where the name comes from for Château Moulin Vignolle.
Awards :
Vintage 2011:
Gold Medal Concours Général Agricole Paris 2012
Vintage 2012:
Gold Medal SW Wines 2013
Gold Medal Gilbert & Gaillard 2013
Vintage 2013 :
Gold medal GILBERT & GAILLARD INTERNATIONAL 2014
Gold medal CASTERSARRASIN 2014
Viticulture
87% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sémillon, 3% Muscadelle
Terroir: Gravels and limestone
Vineyard’s size: 6 hectares
Density : 3300 pieds/ha
Yield : 60hl/ha
Vinification
Traditional, cold pre-fermentation maceration, control of temperatures, 15 days of fermentation.
Average annual production : 45 000 Bottles
Analysis
Alcohol : % vol
Tasting Notes
Typical aromas of Sauvignon blanc with notes of citrus fruits. Tropical fruits. Dry, crisp, well balanced with a pleasant finish.
Food Matching : Seafood, shellfish. Asian food, as an aperitif
D’VINE ESTATES SARL Tel.:1-514-623-1680 Email: bsparr@dvine.ca