"Take five"
The weather conditions for the vegetative cycle of the white plots on the cool soils of Saint-Sauveur were favourable.
The alternation of rain and hot, dry weather in August promoted a rapid and relatively homogeneous veraison.
Maturity controls began on 26 August. With the return of the sun, the berries gradually became more concentrated and their sugar levels increased, although the acidity remained high. After a second control on 1 September and a third on 7 September, the decision was made to begin harvesting the whites on 9 September, with a first sorting of the Muscadelle, since the grapes had matured rapidly in the very sunny first week of September. The green harvests were beneficial, and the grapes picked for this 2015 vintage were nice and healthy. There followed a first sorting of Sauvignon Blanc, then of a very well-structured Sémillon. Harvesting ended on 14 September, after four days of picking, with the sorting of a very high-quality Sauvignon Blanc.
Brilliant, pale yellow in colour, Blanc de Lynch-Bages 2015 has a nose revealing floral notes and citrus aromas. On tasting, it has a lively attack and a mid-palate of great magnitude. The wine stands out for its volume, freshness and remarkable aromatic persistence.
Harvest : Hand-picked and sorted at the vineyard
Ageing : Regular stirring of the lees on oak barrels during 6 months (50% new oak)
Blending : 50% Sauvignon, 33% Sémillon, 17% Muscadelle