{"id":10437,"date":"2020-09-08T12:26:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-08T10:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chateau-dauphine.com\/2020\/09\/14\/2020-white-grape-harvest\/"},"modified":"2021-01-20T16:51:28","modified_gmt":"2021-01-20T15:51:28","slug":"2020-white-grape-harvest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chateau-dauphine.com\/en\/2020\/09\/08\/2020-white-grape-harvest\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau de La Dauphine – White 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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As August slowly came to an end, under a still blazing sun, La Dauphine\u2019s team gathered in the early morning to pick the white grapes by hand for only the second time.<\/strong> The plot covers almost a hectare and is planted with 80% Sauvignon Blanc and 20% S\u00e9millon, and has Organic Agriculture certification.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

The grapes have benefited from the excellent end-of-summer weather, which fortunately has not been too dry. The result is a perfectly healthy vineyard and a stable yield estimated at 500 bottles<\/strong> again. Blanc de La Dauphine is produced in very small quantities!<\/p>\n\n

As soon as the vinification process begins, the Sauvignon Blanc expresses citrus aromas<\/strong> (grapefruit and lemon) while the S\u00e9millon offers sweet notes of yellow fruit<\/strong> such as peaches. These aromas, still reserved, should reveal themselves more fully by the end of fermentation. In any case, the balance of sugar and acidity is ideal<\/strong>, and we are promised a lively, refreshing white wine. <\/p>\n\n

One third of the wine will now be aged in new barrels (including fermentation) and the rest in stainless-steel vats. Ageing will take place on the lees to give the wine richness and volume.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Blanc de La Dauphine 2020, certified organic<\/strong>, presents a similar style to the first vintage. Already standing out due to its distinctive bottle, this is an elegant, generous white wine with beautifully balanced acidity, that can be kept for 5 to 6 years. <\/p>\n\n

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TECHNICAL SHEET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Vineyard : 0,8 HectaresYield : 11Hl\/HaSoil : asteria limestone70% sauvignon blanc30% S\u00e9millonDensity : 6000 vines\/HaAverage age of the vines : 5 yearsManual harvest : August 2020<\/p>\n\n

Pneumatic pressing with separation of the mustsFermentation at 18\u00b0C including 30% in barrelsMaturing in oak barrels (50% new): 6 monthsBottling: April 2021Production of 1200 bottlesAlcohol : 13.5%<\/p>\n\n

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