Dourthe Graves Semillon 54 Les Parcellaires
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Source: 100% Sémillon plots from Château Rahoul / Graves AOC Soil: Clay, gravel and sand. Aging: in amphora & barrel for six months The name ‘Semillon 54' is a nod to the date the vines were planted, 1954. The parcel was selected for its very unique clay-gravel soils, where Semillon is seen to thrive. There are two soil types on this parcel: luvisol*, a deep sandy-gravel soil on tertiary clay, and calcisol*, a clay-based soil with sandy-gravel colluvium at the surface, formed as a result of alteration of hard limestone. Semillon is a late-ripening grape that thrives on these early-ripening soils, where it enjoys moderate levels of water shortage. At Dourthe we are passionate about Bordeaux's diversity and multiple terroirs. This passion is the force that drives us to constantly push our limits to deliver new experiences and amaze wine lovers. With ‘Les Parcellaires de Dourthe', we have embraced a new, innovative plot-by-plot approach to single varietal grape selection resulting in a collection of unique, exclusive wines, sourced here on our estates. 'Les Parcellaires de Dourthe' wines challenge the accepted view of Bordeaux as a region of blended wines.