Jean-François RÉAUD
VIGNOBLES GABRIEL & CO.
VIGNOBLES GABRIEL & CO.
Blanc
Technical informations
Soil of sandy silt – Subsoil of clay – 77-meter-high – 25-30-year-old vines
Mechanical harvest in September. Maceration before fermenting and 5 to 8 hours before pressing for Sauvignon blanc grapes. Low-temperature fermentation (16°C). Ageing on lees during two weeks before sulfite input. Tangential filtration.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Bright, pale yellow colour. The nose is classic Sauvignon Blanc, with ripe citrus aromas and hints of boxwood. The palate is supple and fresh, leading to a finish that reveals excellent aromatic ripeness.
Salmon fillet with dill, fresh goat's cheese and herb risotto.
CHÂTEAU LES AUBIERS
Blanc
Technical informations
Soil of sandy silt – Subsoil of clay – 77-meter-high – 25-30-year-old vines
Mechanical harvest in September. Maceration before fermenting and 5 to 8 hours before pressing for Sauvignon blanc grapes. Low-temperature fermentation (16°C). Ageing on lees during two weeks before sulfite input. Tangential filtration.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Bright, pale yellow colour. The nose is classic Sauvignon Blanc, revealing ripe citrus aromas with hints of boxwood. The palate is supple and fresh, leading to a finish with remarkable aromatic ripeness.
Oysters and sea bass ceviche.
CHÂTEAU LES AUBIERS
Rouge
Technical informations
Sandy gravel soils and clay-sandy subsoils - east/east-south sun exposure - 28-year-old vines
Mechanical harvesting in early September. Traditional vinification in stainless steel and concrete tanks. Cold maceration depending on grape quality. Slow start to alcoholic fermentation with pump-overs two to three times a day, followed by rack and return. Gentle maceration for 15 to 20 days at 25°C. Ageing with oak chips.
80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Malbec
Deep colour with purple highlights. The nose is ripe, revealing concentrated fruit aromas with delicate hints of spice. The palate opens with a lively attack, leading to smooth, well-integrated tannins. The ripe fruit retains excellent freshness, resulting in a velvety, generous and highly enjoyable wine.
Mildly spiced roast chicken and roasted root vegetables
CHÂTEAU LES AUBIERS
Rosé
Technical informations
Soils of sandy-gravels and subsoils of sandy-clay - East/East-South sun exposure - 28-year-old vines
Mechanical harvest at the beginning of septembre. Direct pressing with pneumatic presser and clarification of must. Control of temperatures between 16 and 18 Celsius degrees during fermentation that lasts 15 days to 3 weeks. Egg white clarification then tangential filtration.
100% Merlot
Bright colour and light pink. The nose is expressive of tangy notes. The palate is very fresh, surrounded by sweetness and crunchy red berries flavours.
Marinated chicken skewers