La Charmeuse Dry White, 2020
An orange wine from Château de Gaudou.
La Charmeuse is an orange wine made from a blend of Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Macerated like a red wine—that is, fermented with the grape skins—it gains structure by absorbing a denser substance that gives it a slightly tannic backbone. This winemaking process results in a gastronomic and festive character.
Sol
Graves and clays.
Grape varieties
70% Semillon and 30% Sauvignon.
Environment
Sustainable viticulture.
Tasting
Brilliant golden color with orange reflections. Discreet nose mixing white flowers, yellow stone fruits, touch of peach. Supple attack, round, fleshy and drinkable mouth.
Food and wine pairing
An orange wine has a more complex structure than traditional white wines. Its aromatic density and substance allow it to pair with a much wider range of food and wines than the classic combinations. Well-suited to innovative pairings, La Charmeuse, made by Château de Gaudou, is a white wine that is particularly enjoyable served chilled in summer as an aperitif, with a fresh salad or a fresh goat cheese from the Lot region.
IGP Côtes du Lot – Lot Department – France, Occitanie region
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