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Château de La Dauphine Blanc
The first vintage of Blanc de La Dauphine.
A fine and rare Bordeaux white, offering notes of yellow fruits with undertones of brioche.
Traditional ploughing, leaf removal on one side.
Green harvests, manual harvests.
Pneumatic pressing with separation of the musts.
Concrete and steel temperature-controlled vats.
Fermentation at 18°C
Maturing in oak barrels (50% new): 6 months
Consultant oenologist: Julien VIAUD
Production : 500 bouteilles
Appellation: Bordeaux Blanc
Surface: 1 hectares
Soil: pure limestone plateau, limestone on Fronsac molasse and asteriated limestone
Grapes variety: 75% sauvignon blanc & 25% sémillon
Density: 6 000 vines/ha
Yield: 20 hl/ha
Average age of the vineyard: 7 ans
Certified Organic
Biodynamie farming
Food and wine pairing
Château de La Dauphine Blanc 2019
The first vintage of Blanc de La Dauphine, is a very aromatic wine, offering notes of citrus, yellow fruit and lychee, with undertones of brioche. Pleasantly lively and full-bodied on the palate, with hints of toast and good aromatic length.Tasting recommendation
Best before: 2024
Peak: 2021-2022
Decanting: no
Serving temperature: 8-12°C
Food pairing
Scallop carpaccio, langoustines with tarragon and lemon butter, sea bream with citrus fruit.
Château de La Dauphine Blanc 2020
Expressive with notes of citrus zest and lime. on aeration, subtle notes of brioche and spices emerge. The palate is fresh and well-balanced. Chalky mineral notes are interspersed with notes of toasted almondes and hazelnuts.Tasting recommendation
Best before: 2025
Peak: 2021-2022
Decanting: no
Serving temperature: 8-12°C
Food pairing
Scallops with pancetta and aged parmesan shavings, line-caught sea bass in a salt crust, pan-fried duck foie gras and crunchy lentil salad