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Côtes du Marmandais 52 Ares Blanc

Varietals
70% Semillon , 30% Sauvignon Blanc

Notes
VINEYARD: Located in the village of Saint Sauveur, and the lieu dit "Gassiot". The size of the vineyard size is 0.52 are (approx. 1.3 acres), hence the name of the wine. Vines are planted on gravelly clay planted in 2002. In 2012, a local winemaker offered Sandrine 52 ares (0.52 hectares) of white grapes that were not being farmed organically. Shortly after signing the lease for these 52 ares, Sandrine bought another 2 hectares of red grapes and converted all of her holdings to organic farming. Certified organic.

VINIFICATION: Slow press and cold settling, then slow fermentation with natural yeast in old demi-muids. No racking or filtering. 18 months elevage in old demi-muids, then in concrete tanks. Lightly filtered. Small amount of SO2 during press and bottling. All cellar work is carried out naturally.