COTES DE GASCOGNE -  BLANC  SEC 2006

 Terroir   
Coteaux de Gascogne
                 Clay-limestone soil

Climate
2006 had a rainy spring and a relatively dry and stormy summer.
Fall was hot with storms and little rain.
The harvest went well, under good conditions,  between September and October 20.

Vines
30% Colombard
15% Gros Manseng
5% Sauvignon
50 % Ugni blanc

Vinification
Each cepage is harvested individually.
De-stemming at harvest - Maceration on skins for the Colombard, the Sauvignon and the Gros manseng
Pneumatic press
Cold-stabilization and fermentation at 18 degrees Celsius
The assemblage was done in February 2007

Comments
Dry white wine, fruity with good  liveliness in mouth
Altogether balanced and harmonious
Soft finish

Serve with grilled fish, barbecue, cold buffet and cheese