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La Fleur d’Or
WINERY OVERVIEW
Originally conceived in 1995 by Sauternes expert Bill Blatch with the négociant firm Vintex, La
Fleur d’Or combines top-notch parcels of wine from small lesser-known properties as well as
some from classified châteaux.
LOCATION OF VINEYARD
The vineyards of the numerous small estates are mostly in Barsac, where the misty morning
microclimate encourages the growth of Botrytis cinerea. The average age of the vines is
approximately 35 years, and the soils are predominately red ferruginous clay with some gravel.
WINEMAKING PHILOSOPHY
The botrytized grapes are hand-harvested, and the wine is traditionally vinified in small steel
vats. The wine is then aged for one year in barrels, followed by an additional year in stainless
steel vats. The final blend is always lively and fresh, with the hallmark notes of botrytis — a
perfect wine for no fuss consumption.
Owned by
:
Vintex et les Vignobles Grégoire
Winemaker
:
Various
Founded in
:
1995
Region
:
Sauternes/Barsac, Bordeaux
Country
:
France
Wine
:
La Fleur d’Or, Sauternes