COTES DE GASCOGNE - GROS MANSENG - 2006

Terroir   
Coteaux de Gascogne
                 Clay-limestone soil

Climate   
Oceanic - mild.  2006 has a rainy spring and a hot summer

The Gros Manseng is a cepage representative of the South West.

Planted area:  11 ha
Average age of the vines:  25 years

Cepage
100% Gros Manseng

Alcohol: 13.5%/vol   Dry white wine

Vinification
De-stemming at harvest - Maceration on skins - Pneumatic press
Cold-stabilization and fermentation at a controlled temperature. Elevage on the lees

Elevage in cuve  until bottling in an air-conditioned storehouse.
Bottled at the Domaine

Comments
Classic varietal aromas.  Powerful mouth.  Notes of toast and dry fruit., 
Long finish, rich and smooth

MEDAILLE D"OR at the CONCOURS DES VINS DU SUD OUEST - TOULOUSE ,March 2007

Served as an aperitif or with  smoked fish, fish in sauce or with goat cheeses