Wine features
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc • Sémillon
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Capacity
750ml
Temperature
8-12∘C
DBR Chateau Lafite
The Lafite Rothschild family has been producing wine in Bordeaux since 1868. For six generations, they got to know this beautiful landscape and understand the unique traits of the vines from each appellation. Three decades ago, the family was inspired to create a new wine series, where each wine would be the epitome of the appellation it came from. Their motivation was simple – to ensure wine lovers everywhere could dive into Bordeaux and taste the originality of each appellation. And so, the Légende R range was Born.
Tasting Notes
Pretty, pale colour with light straw-coloured highlights. Expressive nose, offering a fine aromatic palette with a mixture of floral and mineral notes, underscored by tropical fruit (lychee, lime). In the mouth, the wine is aromatic and fresh, with a pleasant citrus finish, the roundness of the Sémillon perfectly balancing the liveliness of the Sauvignon Blanc.
Vineyard & Vinification
Entre-deux-Mers vineyard rests on the hillsides located between the two rivers South East of Bordeaux: the Dordogne and the Garonne. This vast territory offers an interesting diversity of terroirs, exposures and soils (sand, clay, gravel, limestone) suited to the production of red and white wines. The dry whites are made mainly of a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion.
Grapes are harvested at dawn in order to preserve their delicate aromas. After a short period of cold maceration, they are delicately pressed and placed in stainless steel tanks for fermentation at cool temperature. Total maceration takes approximately 12 hours. The wine is aged on its lees in stainless steel tanks, which contributes to its exceptionnal mouthfeel.
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