DOMAINE DES CASSAGNOLES
 


COTES DE GASCOGNE - SAUVIGNON  BLANC - SEC 2006

Terroir   
Coteaux de Gascogne
                 Clay-limestone soil with loam

Climate   
Oceanic - mild.  2006 has a rainy spring with a dry and stormy summer
 

Vines
100% Sauvignon -  White wine - 12% /vol.
The Sauvignon represents 8 ha of the Domaine.
Average age: 15 years

Vinification
De-stemming at harvest - Maceration on skins - Pneumatic press
Cold-stabilization and fermentation at 18 degrees Celsius

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

Comments
Beautiful light yellow color.very aromatic nose, fine and elegant.  Fruity in mouth.  Smooth finish.
Powerful wine dominated by fruit.

GOLD MEDAL - CONCOURS DES VINS DU SUD OUEST - TOULOUSE MARS 2007

Serve with shellfish, fish or as an aperitif