Clos Marsalette Pessac-Lognan Martillac 6.26 Garonne (515)

5.46 (35% Merlot, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc) 0.8 (50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Smillon)

Pessac-Lognan

Sauvignon Blanc, Smillon

50% 69

sauvignon blanc Meursault Pessac Lognan

Clos Marsalette is located in the commune of Martillac in the Pessac-Lognan appellation.
The 6.26 hectares of vines cover three gravelly rises consisting of soil deposited by the Garonne River. The subsoil is composed of marine sediment from the Miocene and Pliocene epochs (5 to 15 million years ago) in the form of shelly sand with a bit of clay, fawn-coloured sand, and multi-coloured clay.

The vineyard has 5.46 hectares of red wine varieties (35% Merlot, 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Cabernet Franc) and 0.80 hectares of white wine varieties (50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Smillon).

Appellation:
Pessac-Lognan, Bordeaux

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Sauvignon Blanc, Smillon

Vinification:
In temperature-controlled stainless steel vats

Ageing:
In new oak barrels (50%) on the lees, for 6-9 months

Tasting Notes:
Nice yellow colour. Aromas of sauvignon blanc and well toasted oak greet me giving a bit more of an impression of a Meursault oddly enough due to floral and fruity notes as well as bacon fat. But behind those aromas are aromas typical of Pessac Lognan. On the palate, a frank and fruity attack with what appears to be some sweetness on the palate. Voluptuous. This wine can probably age, but it is really pleasant today. Nice pleasant wine.