Michel Lynch Graves Reserve White 2012

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Michel Lynch
Label Name:
 
Graves Reserve White
Vintage:
 
2012
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Graves, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Decanter Bronze 2013 (Michel Lynch Blanc, similar vintages); Wine Enthusiast 90 (2011)

Tasting Note
Pale gold with citrus, white flowers, peach and quince aromas, subtle vanilla and toasty oak. Rounded palate of yellow fruit, grapefruit and almond, creamy texture and a fresh, slightly toasted finish.

Food Pairing
Western: shellfish, lobster, grilled sea bass, roast chicken, creamy pasta, soft cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallion, Chinese dim sum, light Thai seafood curries.

Production Method
Blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon; grapes harvested at maturity, low-temperature fermentation, partial ageing in French oak barrels, then blended and bottled.

Vineyard Info
Produced under the Michel Lynch label by Famille J.M. Cazes; a Bordeaux Graves cuvée honoring Michel Lynch (linked historically to Château Lynch-Bages).