2012 Ch. Villa Bel-Air Blanc, Graves

2012 Ch. Villa Bel-Air Blanc, Graves

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2012 Ch. Villa Bel-Air Blanc, Graves

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A pale yellow colour with subtle green glints. The delicacy of the aromas arises from the combination of white peach, lemon and pear, suffused in the subtle vanilla and butter caramel coming from the oak it was aged in. Elegant finish on citronella and lemon zest with a lovely balance between richness and acidity. 65% Sauvignon, 35% Sémillon, Fermented in barrels and aged on yeast lees, 30% of them in new wood.

Chateau Villa Bel-Air is located in Saint Morillon in the heart of the Graves appellation. This 18th century property was bought in 1988 by Jean-Michel Cazes and his family. From this date, the vineyards and the technical installations have been completely revamped. Chateau Villa Bel-Air produces red and white wines which that showcase the finesse and complexity of Graves wines

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Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon

Sauvignon Blanc & Sémillon

The blend used for White Graves and Sauternes and rarely encountered outside France. In the great dry whites of Graves, Sauvignon Blanc tends to predominate in the blend, although properties such as Smith Haut Lafite use 100% Sauvignon Blanc while others such as Laville Haut Brion have as much as 60% Sémillon in their final blends. Sauvignon Blanc wines can lose their freshness and fruit after a couple of years in bottle - if blended with Sémillon, then the latter bolsters the wine when the initial fruit from the Sauvignon fades. Ultimately Sauvignon Blanc gives the wine its aroma and raciness while Sémillon gives it backbone and longevity.

In Sauternes, Sémillon is dominant, with Sauvignon Blanc playing a supporting role - it is generally harvested about 10 days before Sémillon and the botrytis concentrates its sweetness and dampens Sauvignon Blanc`s naturally pungent aroma. It contributes acidity, zip and freshness to Sauternes and is an important component of the blend.

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