Clairault Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2011
Sauvignon Blanc 72%, Semillon 28%
Tasting Notes: The aroma displays blood orange, quince, melon and a hint of citrus rind. The palate is smooth and very flavoursome with strong, lingering tropical characteristics and gentle acidity. A very clean wine where fruit is the primary focus.
Terroir: The fruit for this wine comes from five different sites of Sauvignon Blanc and three of Semillon, with the first planting of both on the Estate in 1979.
Vinification: Given the different vineyard blocks, picking occurs over several days when each block is at its optimum ripening. Grapes are harvested at night and then chilled prior to processing. Only the free run juice and very light pressings are removed, thereby eliminating the need for corrective finings of extracted press wines. Following settling and racking of the juice, fermentation is carried out in stainless steel tanks with select aromatic yeast strains. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is blended, stabilised and filtered without delay.
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