Ferrande Graves Blanc 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Ferrande
Label Name:
 
Graves Blanc
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Graves (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon 50% (est.), Sauvignon Gris 30% (est.), Sauvignon Blanc 20% (est.)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 91 pts (Peter Moser, 2019); James Suckling 90 pts (2018 vintage)

Tasting Note
Pale gold; bright tropical and stone-fruit notes (guava, apricot) with beeswax, preserved lemon and saline-mineral finish. Medium-bodied with racy acidity and a slightly honeyed, nutty thread on the finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, grilled sea bass, roast chicken, goat cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, mildly spiced Thai or Chinese fish dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented mainly in stainless steel with a portion vinified/aged in oak; aged on fine lees to add texture and complexity.

Vineyard Info
Château Ferrande (Graves) farms gravelly, well-draining soils around Castres-sur-Gironde; estate known for classic Graves whites and reds, part of wider Bordeaux estate holdings with long regional history.