Graves Blanc
Château du Mayne

Type
White Wine
Appellation
Graves
Variety
70% Sémillon15% Sauvignon Blanc15% 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 age25 years old
Vineyard size11 hectares
Vinification
Gentle pressing and settling, followed by cold stabilization for 1-7 days. Fermentation thermo-regulated in stainless steel vats. Stirring and racking
Elevage6 months on the lees in stainless steel vats
Harvest typeHand Harvested