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The fruit for this wine, which comprises 60% Semillon and 40% Sauvignon Blanc was picked at Baumés ranging from 10 to 11˚.
Twenty five percent of the wine was barrel fermented, all of which was Sauvignon Blanc, a variety that benefits from such maturation. The fruit freshness of the Semillon was retained by fermenting this variety in stainless steel tanks. The differences between the wine making procedures for this Mangan Vineyard wine and the Cullen Vineyard wine (see previous article) have been tailored to allow the respective vineyard characteristics to be fully expressed. The Mangan Vineyard is characterised in particular by its linear structure and minerality.
| Colour: |
Excellent pale straw, with a touch of green |
| Bouquet: |
Attractive combination of cut grass, lime and white flower |
| Palate: |
Very focused. The mineral characters blend perfectly with the lovely lemon flavours that are a feature of high quality Semillon and which, in turn, are backed by very good acidity. The palate is integrated and has great length |
| Cellaring: |
Drink over the next 7 years |
| Food: |
Oysters, fish and scallops |
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