Château Lamourette 2012 Sauternes, Bordeaux, France

Hand-harvested over 2-4 ‘tries’. Fermentation in small stainless steel vats, according to the age of the vines, terroir and ripeness of the grapes. Ageing takes place partly in stainless steel vats to retain fruitiness and partly in oak barrels. If strict criteria are not met (if for example, the weather one year is not good enough to produce a high enough quality) then no wine will be made that year.

A sweet, delicate wine which retains its freshness. Beautifully balanced with dried fruits, honeycomb and quince alongside perfectly poised acidity which freshens the wine. Works well with a simple roast chicken but also spiced dishes (ginger and curry) and blue cheese. Also pair with the classic combination of foie gras and fruity and nutty deserts (but not too sweet!)

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