Cognac One | Tags Lussac Saint-Emilion

Château Bel-Air Blanc exudes appealing citrus fruit aromas of lemon and grapefruit, topped off with a mineral note. Initially direct on the palate, the wine reveals the typical poise of Sauvignon, balanced by exquisite, lingering, and fruity aromatic richness. A fresh, well-balanced wine, culminating in a long, elegant, aroma-rich finish. WINEMAKER  Stéphane Derenoncourt APPELLATION  AOC Lussac Saint-Emilion GRAPE VARIETIES  100% Sauvignon Blanc TERROIR  Clay soil, 1.98 acres / 0.8 hectares. HEV3 certified, environmentally friendly VINIFICATION  Temperature-controlled stainless steel and sustainable winemaking methods PRODUCTION  3,000 bottles ALCOHOL CONTENT  13% Technical Sheet PDF

Aromas of blueberries, black olives, and light walnuts follow through to a medium body with fine, polished tannins and a light coffee and blackberry aftertaste. WINEMAKER  Stéphane Derenoncourt APPELLATION  AOC Lussac Saint-Emilion GRAPE VARIETIES  70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon TERROIR  Blue clay, silica gravel, clay with crasse de fer. VINIFICATION  50% stainless steel and 50% concrete, all temperature-controlled. Aging 16-18 months: 1/3 French oak barrels (50% new) and 2/3 in vats. FOOD PAIRING  Any kind of cheese, meats as well as chicken, vegetables, and pasta. ALCOHOL CONTENT  14% Technical Sheet PDF