De Malle 2003 37.50cl

Ranked as a Grand Cru Classé, Château de Malle is also a historic monument found in Sauternes. Open to the public, this estate is surrounded by magnificent Italian styled gardens. Stretching over some of the most sought after land of three communes, Preignac, Toulenne and Fargues, the vineyards straddle the two great appellations, the Graves and the Fargues. After the sudden passing of her husband in the late 1980s, Comtesse de Bournazel has produced exemplary Sauternes ever since. The 55-hectare property is covered by Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle vines. The grapes are meticulously hand-harvested to ensure top-maturity, before starting the vinification where the wine is aged in small new-oak barrels for 30 months. The resulting wines are fine and elegant examples of the region, growing in opulence and intensity vintage after vintage. Balanced between fullness and finesse, the Grand Vin De Malle is a very aromatic white, with hints of ripe apricot, lime blossom and acacia honey.