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Ode D'Aydie Pacherenc du Vic Bilh Sec 2013
Sud-Ouest, FranceFifteen to twenty-year-old gros manseng and petit manseng grapes off clay and gravel slopes are hand harvested, pressed slow and gentle and cool fermented over a couple of weeks before resting in a mix of oak and stainless steel for seven months. Regular lees stirring ups the texture, a welcome addition to a blend that is is oft lean and simple. This is anything but; this dry, serious Pacherenc has structure and gentle intensity, with warmed honey, grapefruit, wild flowers and roasted bitter almonds. Fuller on the palate (14.5 percent), the warm sandy/stony finish lingers and is suitable for simple roasted poultry (think chicken thighs). Best enjoyed when it warms and expands in the glass. The Laplace family have been wine growing at Château Aydie for three generations, since 1927.Tasted: 01 April 2016Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $28.00 | 750ml | private wine shops |
Blend: Gros Manseng - Petit MansengCSPC: 388546
