Ch. Auney l’Hermitage Blanc, Graves
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Ch. Auney l’Hermitage Blanc, Graves - 2022

Item # 32322 750 mL

A rare find from a small estate in the massive Bordeaux region of France. The grapes for this Graves blend are sourced from a small six hectare vineyard on gravel and clay soils. The Sémillon really comes out in a glass as well as contributing a richer texture on the palate.

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Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.


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Known as Château Le Chec until 2012, when its long-time owners changed the name to Auney l'Hermitage, the estate is run by Sylvie and Christian Auney. And no surprise this wine rocks! As it is developed from just 2 ha of vines and crafted with the same care as the estates most coveted labels. Certified Organic production and hand harvested, the vines have an average age of 20 years. The wine spends 9 months on the lees in 400-liter barrels. Sémillon shines in this bottle with a perfectly intense and vibrant freshness. The supporting, nearly equal blend of Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc refine the character and structure. Notes of lime zest and honeydew melon are supported by a dusty minerality, drawing out the length of this immensely satisfying wine.

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Glossary

Sauvignon Blanc

Few varietals have spawned as bizarre a list of descriptors as Sauvignon Blanc. Believe it or not, “cat pee” is in fact a complimentary tasting note, associated with some of the best bottlings. (It’s a somewhat odd way of pointing out herbaceousness in the wine.) Cat pee aside, Sauvignon Blanc (sometimes called "Fumé Blanc" in California) is a bit of a chameleon in terms of style, and quite utterly at the whim of the winemaker. Some are fermented in barrel, others in stainless steel. Some...

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Bordeaux

Situated on the mid-Atlantic coast of France around the Gironde river, Bordeaux is home to some of the most legendary wines on earth. There are (for all intents and purposes) five grape varieties permitted under French wine law for red Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and, very infrequently, Petit Verdot and Malbec. For white Bordeaux, only three varieties are permitted: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillion, and Muscadelle. The exact percentages of each grape variety used in any...

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