Domaine Vincent Ricard - Les Trois Chenes 2010 (750ml) EU Family Estates

Domaine Vincent Ricard - Les Trois Chenes 2010 (750ml) EU Family Estates100% Sauvignon Blanc from old vines (the oldest planted in 1947) on a gentle slope near the top of the hill. The vineyards face directly south, and the soil is clay and limestone. The grapes are hand harvested and pass through a sorting table. Yields average about 35 hl ha. The wine is barrel fermented for 3 months, then aged in barrel for 8 months, with lees stirring every 4 days or so. A delicious mouthful of Sauvignon Blanc that overachieves not

with its narrow oval profile

violet and spices

A blend of clairette

garrigue and tobacco box in this powerfully concentrated Syrah

white pepper and dried herbs

"A deeper golden hue

Critic tasting note: "The nose is fruity

Love the polished and beautiful tannins

with hints of mint

Vineyard name: The Vale de Mendiz vineyard

even lavender-like

The aromas of this wine resemble a bouquet of wildflowers