Reserve Mouton Cadet Graves AOC Blanc

Interesting facts

In 1996 it was decided to create a wine with more aging potential than the wines of the family of Mouton Cadet, so there was a line of Mouton Cadet Reserve, the first wine of which was the honey and follow — Graves, Saint-Emilion and Sauternes. Initially, these wines were destined for the finest restaurants, but in view of purchasing power and demand, they are now available in restaurants and in wine stores. Great wine Reserve Mouton Cadet Graves Blanc is made from grapes grown on the borders appelsona Graves independent winegrowers partners. Very cold winter and cool spring of 2010 gave way to a rainy June. Fortunately, the subsequent summer months were Sunny and hot, which provided a good start to the ripening of grapes and excellent aromatic characteristics. In spite of the September rains, overall, 2010 was pretty hot, the harvest was excellent, the berries reach its optimal ripeness and concentration. Maceration of the grapes takes place at low temperatures. Fermentation is done in steel tanks. All the Mouton Cadet wine beneficious and bottled on the winery Saint-Laurent-Medoc. The wine is aged in steel tanks for 3-6 months.The wine history of the Rothschilds, the famous family of bankers, who in the 19th century created a financial Empire, began in 1853 with the purchase of the castle brane-Mouton in Pauillac. This castle gave the name Rothschild Chateau Mouton Rothschild, and producing wine here respectively called Mouton Rothschild. But the family had little interest in production until 1920, when the estate began to manage ambitious, bright and eccentric, the Baron Philippe de Rothschild, who has breathed new life into the inherited vineyard. Today, the name of the person associated with the steady pursuit of high quality in the production of wine and unprecedented success in the wine business. Baron Philippe de Rothschild was truly dedicated to his job, he was guided by innovative and revolutionary ideas in the wine industry that literally changed the life of all lovers of Bordeaux wine. Through courage, a brilliant mind, intuition and creativity, he made a revolution in the rather conservative business – traditional French winemaking. The Baron was one of the first in Bordeaux introduced the practice of bottling wine in the economy, which is generally accepted. Another innovative step was the construction of an unusual wine cellar, designed by his friend, the architect from Paris. This cellar was under the earth and above it. The company's goal since its inception has been producing the best wines in the world in any category. Excellent quality wine is largely determined by the company over the years perfected the art of blending.

Tasting Characteristics

The wine has a pale straw color with greenish flecks.
The elegant bouquet of the wine reveals aromas of white flowers, citrus fruits and light mineral notes.
The taste of wine is fresh, harmonious, with a spicy note of pink grapefruit in a juicy finish.
The wine goes well with fish, vegetables, veal and goat cheese.

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