Grape varieties: 20% Muller Thürgau, 60% PinotGris, 20% Auxerrois
Vinification:
Fermentation using local yeasts was carried out at low a temperature. SEPTENTRION is the result of a very strict selection of the richest and most concentrated wines coming from our various terroirs. These wines are powerful enough to withstand 100% production in barrels of different origins (French or Hungarian sessile oak, American white oak), different ages (30% are new), different degrees of barrel toasting and different volumes (400 l, 500 l and 225 l). The transfer to casks and stirring is carried out over a 10 month period for this vintage. The wines undergo a complete malolactic fermentation. Blending and bottling are done at the Château in May.
Some notes on tasting:
SEPTENTRION is comparable to none other; it draws its originality from entirely regional grape varieties- Muller-Thürgau, Pinot Gris and Auxerrois- yet are vinified here according to a more Burgundian method by letting malolactic fermentation take place and by aging the wine in oak casks. The result is a wine with character that has a striking intensity and complexity to its bouquet. Fresh butter, hazelnut and apricot compete at the attack, with licorice and yellow peaches later mingling harmoniously. The wine extols its aromatic complexity on the palate, where richness and intensity reveal an exceptional vintage.
Goes well with:
Sea bass in cream, roast sole with chanterelle mushrooms, crispy veal sweetbreads, quail with chestnut cream... fish or white meats as well as goat cheeses: indulge in its fullness and flavors!
