Presentation

Presentation
This property, in Saint-Quentin-de-Baron, has been in the Drouillard family for several generations. Apart from wine, this village is known for the prehistoric site of Jaurias, near to Château de Bisqueytan, and also for its 12th century Romanesque church which is a listed building.
Location
The Entre-Deux-Mers appellation covers 1500 ha between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers and produces around 88 000 hl per year of dry white wine. Over the years, these two rivers have left layers of sand, gravel and clay, which criss-cross with older limestone rocks. The vineyard is planted on high ground, where the numerous streams have carved out the slopes. Made mostly from Sauvignon and Sémillon (sometimes with the addition of Muscadelle) the white wines of the Entre-Deux-Mers are fruity and acidic, giving a pleasant sense of freshness.
Winemaking
Mechanical harvesting. Rapid destemming and crushing of the grapes. Skin contact for part of the crop followed by pressing. Cold settling of the must. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature until the sugar is used up, to provide a dry wine, in the presence of yeasts selected according to the required profile. Ageing on fine lees.
Varietals
Sauvignon : 60%
Sémillon : 30%
Muscadelle : 10%

Advice

Taste profile
Blanc frais aromatique
Tasting
Pale straw colour with green reflections. Fresh fruit on the nose with light citrus notes. Lively on the palate and long. Fruity, lively and classic.
Food pairings
Serve at between 10 and 12°C with seafood or grilled fish.