2018 Château Jean Faux "Sainte Radegonde" Blanc, Biodynamic, Bordeaux, France

This cuvée is the result of a blend of old gnarled ceps from Sémillon , Sauvignon Blanc and Gris planted on clay-limestone soil.

Tasting Notes : The first nose is distinguished by fine toasted notes, without excess. Airing reveals notes of gingerbread. The palate is round and smooth, balanced by a fine acidity. The finish is marked by notes of tropical fruits and a good persistence.

Tasting Notes by wine critic Jean Marc Quarin : « Coup de coeur » for this discovery. This cuvée brings us to the top of white wines in Bordeaux. Very careful viticulture. Slow pressing where only the heart is are preserved. Fermentation and aging in oak casks, barrels of 300 and 600 liters, for 12 months. (…) Bravo! Everyone knows that Marjosse is the property of Pierre Lurton, who manages Cheval Blanc and Yquem. Since 2018, he and his team have been doing a great job there. which remains the one of the Guinaudeau family (Lafleur) with the whites. ”

Blend : 1/3 Sémillon, 1/3 Sauvignon gris, 1/3 Sauvignon blanc
Appellation : AOC Bordeaux white
Age of vines : 40 to 75 years old
Number of bottles : 5,000
Type of soil : clay-limestone
Pruning system : « double guyot »
Yield : 45 hl / ha
Aging : 12 months, 100% in barrels (300 liters, 400 liters and 600-liter demi-muids), no new wood
Alcohol content : 13% vol