Laffitte Sauvignon & Gros Manseng IGP Cotes De Gascogne Blanc

France, South-West, Gascogne, IGP Côtes de Gascogne
Bottle
Identity
Producer Domaine Laffitte, Château Laffitte-Teston, Jean-Marc Laffitte
Vol 0.75
Classification IGP
Grapes 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Gros Manseng
Color White
Sweetness Semi-dry
Tasting
Color Desc Pale lemon-yellow color.
Aroma Aromas of exotic fruits such as passion fruit, pineapple, litchi, with fresh citrus and fruity notes.
Palate Fresh and balanced palate with volume, fruity and slightly moelleux (semi-dry) character, notes of ripe grapefruit, mango, honey, and a fresh finish.
Finish Slightly acidulated finish with fresh and fruity aftertaste.
Food Pairing salmon, white meats with sauce, goat cheese, aperitif, desserts
Serving Temp 8-10
Aging Potential 2-3 years
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGH
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
ABV % 12.0
Sugar (g/l) Slight residual sugar, semi-dry style.
Aging Process Vinified in stainless steel tanks at low temperature, aged on fine lees.
Fermentation Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperature to preserve freshness and aromatic profile.
Terroir
Soil Typical Bas-Armagnac terroir with 'sables fauves' surface and 'terrebouc' subsoil.
Harvest Type Night harvest to preserve fruit freshness.
Harvest Desc Night harvest of grapes to maintain freshness of fruit.
Interesting facts
Produced by Domaine Laffitte (Château Laffitte-Teston) in South-West France, a family-run estate with a long tradition, vinified with care to preserve freshness and aromatic expression.