Graves de Vayres AOC

Graves AOC

A 50 km-long strip of land spreading along the banks of the Garonne River south-east of Bordeaux.

This appellation gets its name from the soil made of gravel originating in the Pyrenees mountains and dragged here by the Garonne River.

Dry white Graves wines have a beautiful golden robe.

• AROMAS: citrus (e.g. grapefruit), passion fruit, floral (broom and acacia, etc.), boxwood, or even dried fruit.

In the mouth they are lively, round, fleshy, opulent, and very crisp. They are elegant, powerful and distinguished wines. They are suitable for drinking young but can also be left to mature.

Blending Sauvignon brings liveliness and crispness, while Sémillon brings roundness and power.

8% of the production of dry white Bordeaux

Warmer atmospheric conditions along with the thermal qualities of the soil lead to an earlier ripening of most grape varieties.

• PRODUCTION SURFACE IN 2018: 672 hectares • 2018 PRODUCTION: 30,000 hectolitres (the equivalent of 4 million bottles)

• MATURING: Two to ten years and more

The AOC also makes red wines.

WEBSITE: WWW.VINSDEGRAVES.COM

4% of the production of dry white Bordeaux

Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux AOC

Located on the border of the Charente department 45 km to the north of Bordeaux, opposite the Médoc, the citadel built by Vauban to protect Bordeaux from English and Dutch naval invasions is the emblem of Blaye.

The terroir has clay and limestone, clay and gravel and clay and silica soils, a temperate climate along with plentiful sunshine. Air humidity is high and increased by the sea breeze coming in from the ocean. Wines from the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux Appellation are predominantly made from Sauvignon Blanc, with citrus aromas and intense finesse. These citrus notes stem from the blending of Sauvignon and Sémillon. Sauvignon Blanc, the predominant variety used in these white wines has many facets: incredibly delicious, it is both round and lively. It gives wines with a very explicit bouquet. A hint of Sémillon, a variety which blends marvellously with Sauvignon Blanc, gives our wines a discretely fruity nose making them suitable for ageing. Lastly, Muscadelle, rich in floral aromas underlines muscat notes. Blended with Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc it gives roundness which balances even the liveliest wines.

• PRODUCTION SURFACE 2018: 345 hectares • 2018 PRODUCTION: 13,000 hectolitres (the equivalent of 2 million bottles) • MATURING: One to two years The AOC also makes red wines.

WEBSITE: WWW.VIN-BLAYE.COM