Gros Manseng Sweet
Domaine de Millet - IGP Côtes de Gascogne
White,IGP Côtes de Gascogne
100 % Gros Manseng
history
Château de Millet is located in Eauze, in the Gers, in Gascony and in the heart of Armagnac..Initially devoted to mixed farming and Armagnac production, the estate now reserves 80 hectares of vines for the production of Côtes de Gascogne "Domaine de Millet" wines. Francis and Lydie Dèche, owners, follow in the footsteps of the previous five generations by committing themselves to a policy of quality: traditional grape varieties, rational cultivation of the vineyard and constant evolution in the methods and means of vinification.With their daughter Laurence, who joined them in 1999, they market a tasty and varied range wines that are just waiting to be discovered.
Vineyard
The Domaine de Millet is just situated outside the town of Eauze in the Gers. The vines enjoy a north westerly position on the green hills where the soil alternates between clay limestone and the sandy soils known as 'sables fauves'. Vines: 20 years old - 123 acres
Winemaking
This variety is harvested as soon as it is ripe (not over ripe), once the must reaches 14 degrees. The slow fermentation stops when the must gets to 12.5%. There is a residual sugar naturally present that added to the fact that it is conserved on the fine lees, gives this wine fatness and structure. In stainless steel vats.
Tasting notes
Sweet white wine with a clear, bright yellow colour Complex bouquet that is quite typical with aromas of citrus, exotic fruits and fresh apricots. In the mouth the sensation is lively, round and full : a very good balance.
Food pairing
On its own as an aperitif or during a meal with smoked fish, foie gras, fish in sauce, Roquefort cheese or with a dessert such as an apricot tart.
Aging potential
Grape varieties
100 % Gros Manseng
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195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
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