White
2021
SAUTERNES & BARSAC
PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSÉ EN 1855
PHILIPPE BALY - DOMINIQUE BALY
Varietal blend
75% Semillon
23% Sauvignon Blanc
2% Muscadelle
Alcohol by volume
13°
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
43 ha
Average age of vines
50 years old
Grape varieties
75% Semillon
23% Sauvignon Blanc
2% Muscadelle
Soil type
Clay and limestone
Vineyard skills
HVE 3
Yields in hls/ha
26 hls/ha
Vinification
NC
Maturing/ageing : 18 months
Owner's words
The wine's nose is dominated by floral notes : verbana, lemongrass and acacia flowers. The fresh palate with the presence of liquor, evolves onto notes of acacia honey. The finish lingers on aromas of lime and caramelized lemons. A very mineral and delicate wine.