Chateau Réserve de la Comtesse, 2nd Vin Pauillac 2018 blanc with brilliant tint

with brilliant tint

acacia and white peach

a cutting from the vineyards of Domaine de la Romane Conti allegedly smuggled back into the country by an enterprising Kiwi in a pair of gumboots

as Viognier has a pre-existing condition leaning towards more robust than is sometimes wanted

Chateau Réserve de la Comtesse, 2nd Vin Pauillac 2018 blanc with brilliant tintVineyards lie on deep gravel beds underpinned by clay and then sandstone and limestone (part of these vineyards actually reside in the St Julien appellation). Blend 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc Winemaking As the Grand vin, the wine is fermented in stainless steel cuves and then matured in oak barriques (50% new) for up to 18 months.