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The Rose & Crown Hotel
Le Huret, Alderney
UK Channel Islands

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Chardonnay 2008 Mont Auriol

Wine; vintage: 2008; ABV: 13%;

Green apples a hint of ripe pears a touch of citrus and a beguiling tropical fruit dominate both the bouquet and the flavour of this very drinkable wine from the Southern France, with a hint of vanilla and butterscotch on the farewell.

Grape varieties: Chardonnay;

£6.95

Datasheet

color: white
sweetness: 2
country: France
vintage: 2008

Domaine de Mont-Auriol

The Domaine de Mont Auriol was once a royal estate Bought in March 1948 by Nicolas de Sarret who is the direct ancestor of the present owner. The vineyard covers just over 100 hectares planted along the low hills between Cap d’Agde and Beziers, facing south towards the Mediterranean which is just five miles away. The soil is a mix of stony clay and limestone. It benefits both from its southern exposure and proximity to the sea which in turn keeps it cool in summer and relatively warm in winter. [continues...]

Domaine de Mont-Auriol, Sauvignon Blanc 07

Produced biodynamically from grapes grown on clay and limestone without herbicides, using organic fertilizer only. Pale in colour with greenish highlights. Powerful Sauvignon bouquet and flavour with bags of juicy fruit and hints of grapefruit minerality and a delicious mouth-pleasing crispness to balance. [read on...]