Graves Blanc

Château du Mayne

Mayne Blanc
Type

White Wine

Appellation

Graves

Variety

70% Sémillon
15% Sauvignon Blanc
15% Sauvignon Gris

The Mayne Graves white is a blend dominated by Sémillon, with a bit of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris smattered in.

Viticulture
Vineyard name

Graves

Soil type

Mixed gravel soil with sand and small stones resting upon a subsoil of oceanic limestone

Vine age1990s
Vineyard size11 ha total
Vinification

Gentle pressing and settling, followed by cold stabilization for 1-7 days. Fermentation in thermo-regulated, stainless steel vats. Stirring and racking.

Elevage6 months on the lees in stainless steel vats.
Harvest typeHand Harvested