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Chateau d'Arche 2023
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Description
Characteristics and tasting tips for Château d’Arche 2023
Tasting
Nose
White flowers, citrus and ripe fruits are all fragrances that harmoniously combine in a rich and delicate bouquet.
Palate
Ample, the palate reveals its complexity through the delicate alliance between freshness, balance and a persistent fruity structure.
Food and wine pairings
A quail with grapes, a lobster with mango sauce, a tajine with dried fruits or desserts such as a Tatin tart or a roasted pineapple are refined pairings with this Sauternes wine.
Service
For optimal tasting, serve between 10°C and 12°C.
The elegance and richness of a Sauternes wine
The property
Since 1611, the d'Arche family has been rooted in Bordeaux, starting its wine journey with Etienne d'Arche, regent doctor of the University of Bordeaux. His great-grandson, François d'Arche, Advisor to the King, acquired the Braneyre cru in 1733, renamed Château d'Arche. Despite the upheavals of history, notably the French Revolution, the estate has persisted. In 1855, it was classified as the 2nd grand cru of Gironde's white wines. Under the direction of Armand Bastit-Saint-Martin, mayor of Sauternes, a reunification of the estate was undertaken in 1925. In 1996, a new chapter opened with the purchase of the Château d'Arche, with a vision focused on viticultural excellence and respect for the environment.
The vineyard
The Château d’Arche 2023 is a Sauternes wine made from vines averaging 65 years old, resting on soils composed of gravel on a clay subsoil.
The vintage
A warm and humid spring and early summer give way to an August whose relative coolness preserves the acidity and aromatic purity of the berries. If the grapes are fully ripe by the end of August - early September, the alternation of rainy and heatwave episodes as well as the characteristic morning mists of the Sauternes region ensure optimal development of noble rot.
Vinification and aging
Manual harvest in 3 successive tries. Fermentation exclusively in barrels. Aging for 12 months in oak barrels (50% new and 50% of one wine).
Blend
Sémillon (100%).