White wine Pavillon Blanc Vignoble RETHORE-DAVY,France price supplier

PAVILLON BLANC

DOMAINE RÉTHORÉ-DAVY

Ref: LV104

PRIZE AND AWARD:

Bronze Medal at the 2012 International Wine Challenge

Silver Medal at the « Mondial de Bruxelles » 2012

Hachette Guide 2013

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VINEYARD:

The Pavillon Blanc is a blend of two varietals, Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Growing on quartz and schist soils, this wine is as subtle and elegant than smooth and full-bodied. With a lovely minerality it will explode great aroma in the mouth.

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Grape VARIETY: 40% Sauvignon, 60% Chardonnay

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VINIFICATION:

Mechanical harvesting with the selection of not-quite overripe grapes. 18 hour pellicular maceration and running off during 4 hours. A 5 days cold stabilisation is carried out, followed by a light settling and the blending of the Chardonnay and Sauvignon. Fermentation at low temperature with indigenous yeasts. Regular stirring of the lees during 2 months.

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TASTING NOTES:

Colour: light yellow robe with grey highlights

Nose: pleasant intensity with floral notes

Palate: supple but fresh attack, acidity and sweetness make it harmonious

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SERVING TEMPERATURE: Serve very fresh, between 8 to 10°C

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FOOD ASSOCIATION ADVICE:

Appetizers, starters light meals, salads, and grilled fish.

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PRESERVATION: Drink within three or four years