COLOUR
White
TYPE
Dessert
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sémillon, Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Château Tirecul La Gravière
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Sweet
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Tirecul La Gravière 2020 is a sweet white wine from the Monbazillac appellation in Southwest France. The estate, founded by Bruno and Claudie Bilancini in 1992, is committed to organic farming practices, with vineyards certified organic since 2012. A distinctive aspect of their winemaking is the significant use of Muscadelle, a grape variety they believe thrives exceptionally well in the Monbazillac terroir. The north and east-facing orientation of their vines also contributes to the wine's unique profile. The estate's winemaking philosophy is summarized as 'PATIENCE - EXIGENCE - RESPECT'.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Bruno Bilancini believes Monbazillac's Muscadelle is superior to that found in Bordeaux.
Fact 02
The estate's vineyards have been certified organic since 2012.
Fact 03
Robert Parker has compared these wines to the world's most notable sweet wines.
Fact 04
Vineyards are situated on north and east-facing slopes.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Tirecul La Gravière 2020 involves careful attention to the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea) on the grapes. The grapes are gently pressed, and the resulting must is clarified by gravity sedimentation at low temperatures. Fermentation takes place in French oak barrels. The wine then undergoes an extended aging period of 30 months, or potentially longer, in French oak barrels, with a portion of new oak used. Batonnage may be employed during aging to enhance texture and complexity.
