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Château Guibon White
Nestled on one of the numerous slopes in the Entre-Deux-Mers, just a short distance from the famous medieval town of Saint-Emilion, Château Guibon has a very long history. The monks at the neighbouring abbey of La Sauve Majeure are known to have made wine on clay-limestone terroir here in the 17th century. This was already much appreciated by connoisseurs. The white wines are light, aromatic and fruity.
Wine style
Fresh and Fruity
Grape blend
Sauvignon 55% / Sémillon 30% / Muscadelle 15%
Weather
2015 was the third warmest year since 1900... Drought conditions, above-average monthly temperatures and sunshine (in the first half of the year), cool nights and hot weather in August accompanying véraison (colour change) were all ideal for the vines!
Tasting Comment
Appearance
Bright and pale yellow colour with green highlights.
Nose
Good intensity with white flower and grapefruit touches. The Sauvignon Blanc varietal character comes through on the aftertaste.
Mouth
The attack is smooth and elegant, with notes of citrus and gooseberry. Some hints of flowers such as acacia blossom add a final touch. Good balance and acidity, with a beautiful long finish. To drink as aperitif or to accompany all sorts seafood dishes.
Consumption period
2016 - 2017
Our suggestions
Starters
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Fish and Shellfish
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Cheese |
Salads |
Ground
Surface
5.00 ha
Soil
lay-limestone and clay-siliceous.
Winemaking
Grape harvest
By hand or manual sorting before machine harvest.
Others
Graft stock
Riparia gloire - 3309C - 101.14 - 161.49 - Fercal
Plant food
Traditional, limited impact
Plant density
3,500 - 5,000 vines per hectare
Wine average age
21 years
Grape variety
Sémillon / Sauvignon / Muscadelle.
Pruning type
Double guyot
Fermentation
After settling, in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks
Fermentation temperature
18 to 23 °C
Malolactic
No
Wine maturing
For 4 months in tanks on lees
Wine montage
Tartaric precipitation by cold treatment
Maturing potential
2 to 3 years
Recipes
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