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In addition to Riesling, Franzen has a deft hand with aromatic varieties. Often a range of estate quality, village level, and Erste Lagen Scheurebe and Muskateller are produced here; they are the finest examples of these varieties produced anywhere. Rieslaner is also a specialty here, and Martin makes outstanding sweet wines from this rare variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis area of the Pfalz is quiet and feels far away from the lively tourist town of Deidesheim. A majority of the holdings of the estate are on the hillsides, the most prized sections of vineyards sloping south and east. The diversity of soils are the basis for the different bottlings and single vineyards here, which range from red to yellow sandstone, loess and loam to shell limestone and gravel. 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On the palate, this wine is round, full, and well-balanced. The richness comes to the fore and the sweetness enhances the impression of elegance. The candied fruit (lemon) and quince jelly provide a refreshing prelude to the toasty, slightly spicy flavour. A perfect balance between power and elegance. A lovely, aromatic aftertaste. A classic Sauternes with great ageing potential.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFrom their ancestor Françoise-Joséphine who decided on the advent of the harvest by successive sorting, to Bertrand who was at the birth of the AOC and to Alexandre who for a long time presided over the destinies of Yquem, the Lur Saluces are inseparable from these great Sauternes wines. In the 1920s, Bertrand de Lur Saluces, uncle of Alexandre, current owner of Château de Fargues, decided to abandon the production of red vines to devote himself exclusively to the production of a great Sauternes wine. He undertook slow and costly work to completely replant the Fargues plot with the appellation’s grape varieties, Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Even today the same desire for quality and rigor, the same ethics are perpetuated. 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The highly concentrated must was then fermented in small caratelli oak barrels already containing madre (“mother”) – a remnant of the thick residue left over from Vinsanto that had already been bottled – for five years\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Florentine family, “della Volpaia” (from Volpaia), consisted of artists and builders that designed armillary spheres and solar clocks. The most famous amongst them was Lorenzo, friend of Leonardo da Vinci, who built the extraordinary planetary clock for Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eToday, Castello di Volpaia is owned by the Mascheroni Stianti family, which ensures that every restoration respects its original artistic characteristics. 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Up until the 12th, pickers harvested superb, concentrated grapes, although they needed to discard some bunches with dreaded sour rot caused by fruit flies. On the 21st of September, another wave of picking was attempted, but without success. It was thus necessary to wait… Thankfully, the sunshine quickly returned, as did very mild temperatures. Noble rot then picked up again beautifully - as did the fruit flies! An enormous quantity of grapes had to be thrown away to ensure quality. The third and fourth waves of picking took place from the 27th of September to the 2nd of October. The quality of grapes affected by noble rot was splendid, even though more than half of the remaining crop was ruined by sour rot and had to be sacrificed. This was definitely a “year of the winemaker” in which experience made all the difference !\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eChâteau de Fargus has been owned by the Lur-Saluces family since 1472. The family owned d'Yquem until 1999 and de Fargues is known by some critics as d`Yquem jnr. The same winemaking techniques are use at both properties and de Fargues often matches d`Yquem in terms of power and intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDe Fargues's 15 hectare vineyard is situated 4 kilometres southeast of d`Yquem and is planted with 80% Sémillon, and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. Yields are minute (lower even than d`Yquem) and the grapes are harvested in as many as 12 separate \"tries\". The grapes are fermented and the wine is subsequently aged for 3 years in one-year-old oak barriques that were previously used at d`Yquem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDe Fargues's production is small with sometimes only 500 cases a years being produced. 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It belongs to the DNA of the house and provides a new opportunity to discover the Meunier.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 100% Meunier Ratafia is produced with our homemade Marc de Champagne, a liqueur made of Meunier wine only. Micro vinification of the final pressings – Fermentation of our Marc de Champagne in concrete tanks. Double distillation of final pressing wines and Marc in the historic still of Cuisles Mutage on the musts. Natural chilling – no filtration. Aged for 24 months in barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocated in a small valley perpendicular to the Marne river, in the village of Cuisles, our estate has been growing a very unique Meunier on a green clay terroir since 1923.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eOur vineyard is spread on 3 different villages for the most part, yet all our plots are located on the same slope, all south exposed. Everyday, we are making every effort to step aside and highlight this variety and this unique terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" class=\"p1\"\u003eOur ancestors have been growers from father to son for 12 generations, and winemakers for 4 generations. Today we are rethinking every step and action to limit our environmental impact. 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Its character consistently reveals a beautiful aromatic range dominated by citrus flavours. Carmes de Rieussec’s name is a reference to the Carmelite monks in Langon, who owned the Rieussec estate in the 18th century. 80-90% Sémillon - 10 to 20% Sauvignon and Muscadelle. Ages in barrel for 18 months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eServe between 46-50 degrees F. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce of the largest properties in Sauternes and Barsac, the Château Rieussec vineyard extends to the border of Fargues and Sauternes, and adjoins Château d’Yquem. Rieussec is one of the largest properties in Sauternes and Barsac, the vineyard covers 93 hectares of gravelly sandy-clay soil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe iconic grape variety of Sauternes, Sémillon, dominates (90%), followed by Sauvignon (7%) and Muscadelle (3%). 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Aged in 40 % new barrels, 60 % one-year-old barrel for 18 months. Château Suduiraut, classed as a Premier Cru in 1855, is made from grapes selected from the finest terroirs of the property.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis wine is handcrafted at every stage of its elaboration and reveals a remarkable complexity and a golden color reminiscent of the sun. With age the bright gold evolves into a dark amber colour. With an extensive life-span, it powerfully and harmoniously combines fruit and floral aromas with roasted and candied notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe history of Château Suduiraut, in Sauternes, goes back to centuries. 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