Château la Ouarde - Blanc 2022
Price: $17.00
| Producer | Château la Ouarde |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Graves |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Sku | 010941 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
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The grapes for Château la Ouarde come from the vineyards surrounding Château de Landiras, an historic Graves property. In the 12th century, the Archbishop of Bordeaux built a castle and a fortress, the ruins of which are still there today. However, the most famous resident of Landiras was Saint Jeanne de Lestonnac, founder of the Sisters of the Company of Mary, Our Lady — a Roman Catholic religious order dedicated to education and the first order of women teachers approved by the church. Today, the estate is owned and operated by Michel Pelissie, a former architect whose passion is wine, and who strives to make Bordeaux of exceptional quality while respecting the environment.
The perfect marriage of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon is the result of balance: each variety impeccably compliments the other with their aromas, flavors and texture. Château La Ouarde Blanc, a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Sémillon, is a textbook illustration of this partnership. The wine pours a beautiful light gold. Intense aromas of white peach and grapefruit, a flint-like minerality, subtle oak spice and walnut all waft from the glass. On the palate, the wine is energetic and concentrated. A racy acidity frames salty mineral flavors wrapped around a core of stone fruit. The Sémillon adds a richness and texture to the wine that is expressed beautifully in its spicy and fruity finish. Try this fabulous Graves Blanc with grilled chicken served alongside assorted vegetables vegetables like asparagus, cauliflower and broccoli.
