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Mme. MARLBROOK
This
blended white wine expresses our viticultural potential for
the production of fine white wine. Based on Semillon, Sauvignon
Blanc and a lick of Muscat de Frontignan and has been matured
in barrels for 11 months. A complex, multi-layered wine, it
opens up beautifully in the glass and reveals its profound
depth on the palate.
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Tasting Notes: |
2008
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| General |
A difficult vintage
for many due to the late spring rains and high plant
vigour during the fruit ripening phase, but thanks to
careful vineyard management the harvested fruit quality
was high.
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| Description |
Green golden in appearance, the nose
exhibits ripe Sauvignon blanc characters of white peaches
and tropical notes. The palate is rich and unctuous
with lively acidity and a fine mineral finish.
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| Grape
Variety |
63% Sauvignon blanc, 27% Semillon
& 10% Chardonnay
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| Wine
Record |
Due to the vintage conditions a smaller
portion than normal of Semillon was sufficiently ripe
for use in the blend, hence the higher Sauvignon blanc
weighting. Grapes were destemmed and crushed, then pressed
and lightly settled before racking to 500L barrels for
fermentation. The wine was bottled after a period of
almost 12 months maturation on lees.
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| Alcohol |
13.5 % |
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| Residual
Sugar |
2.6 g/l |
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| pH |
3.48 |
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| Total
Acid |
6.7 g/l |
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| Maturation |
With the correct storage, this wine
will continue to mature and evolve for a further 5-10
years.
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