Sauternes 2015

Château d'Armajan des Ormes

Sauternes
2015

  • Sustainable
Country
France
Regulated designation
Appellation origine controlée (AOC)
Region
Bordeaux
Appellation
Sauternes
Varietal(s)
Sémillon 70 %
Sauvignon Blanc 25 %
Colour
White
Sugar
Sweet
Sugar content
150 g/l
Aging potential
To drink or to keep 14 years according to the vintage.
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About this winery

It is not enough to be a great man to be alongside the greats of history. Such could be Armajan's adage. One of the oldest and most historic estates of the Sauternes region, the property located in the commune of Preignac was ennobled in 1565, by Charles IX in gratitude for a visit with his mother Catherine de Medici to this place. The vineyard already existed there and Armajan belonged then to Pierre Sauvage. His grandson Jacques will continue the development of the family's estates with the...

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Production notes

Harvest by 4 to 5 successive selections, slow fermentation in stainless steel tanks of small capacity. The total surface area is 15 hectares. The average age of the vines is 25 years.

Tasting notes

Wine with a rather deep golden yellow robe. The nose evokes exotic fruits, apricot, honey, lime blossom and acacia, with hints of almonds and spices. The mouth, round and harmonious, develops ample and persistent flavors. Long and lingering on the palate. Goes well with foie gras in terrine, tagliatelle with mushrooms and foie gras, fruit tart, cannelés from Bordeaux , blue cheeses.