Château Tassin Bordeaux Blanc 3 L

GRAPE VARIETIES 40% Sémillon 30% Sauvignon Blanc 20% Sauvignon Gris 10% Muscadelle VINIFICATION: The grapes are pressed after several hours of maceration. Fermentation occurs at a low, controlled temperature for 8 to 10 days with selected yeasts. The wine is then aged for about 8 months in a combination of vats and casks. TASTING NOTES: Straw-colored wine with brilliant hues. A very fruity nose with aromas notably of citrus fruit and pear. Château Tassin Bordeaux Blanc is a dry white that perfectly accompanies fish and seafood. SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Can stand on its own as an apéritif, but pairs well with goat cheese, sheep’s milk cheese, fish, shellfish, and sushi. Château Tassin is located within the municipal district of Rions (from the Latin Riucium or “built on rock”), one of the region’s oldest medieval towns. Fortified around the 12th century, Rions has managed to preserve its old ramparts, as well as its narrow winding streets bordered by old picturesque buildings. The château's vineyard stretches across both the slopes overlooking the town and the plains bordering the Garonne River. The château was originally located on “Tassin’s Isle” , but the extraction of gravel and sand from the riverbed (since forbidden) eventually undermined its foundations.