Le Carroir – white
Incisive and refined
This unique sand and flint terroir within the appellation, planted by Henry Pellé in 1976, imparts a lively, austere texture to the wine. The juices are refined, understated and powerful; exciting bottles to store at the back of your cellar…
Grape variety
Sauvignon
The year of planting
1976 (massale selection)
Area
1,25 hectare
Density of plantation
6500 plants/hectare
Terroir
• flint
• east exposure
winemaking
• direct pressing of grapes on arrival at the winery
• settling
• fermentation in wooden vats, casks and stainless steel vats
Ageing
• on the lees
• in wooden vats, casks (predominantly) and stainless steel vats
Available in 750 ml and 1500 ml