“Château GRAND ABORD is located in Portets near Bordeaux, on the left blank of the Garonne River, through the Graves Appellation area. The name of Grand Abord is very old, the Garonne River flew close to this property, and boats used to do a "Grand Abordage" great berthing. The Vineyard, created in 1720 belongs to the family since 6 generations. Its surface is about 26 ha."
Grapes varieties: Sauvignon 25% and sémillon 75%
Age of the vineyard: Average 35 years old
Plantation density: 5.600 plants / hectare
Soil: Gravels, limestone
Yield: 50 hectolitres per hectare (average)
Harvesting : Machine
Vinification: Skin contact before fermentation for 12 hours at low temperature, fermentation in stainless steel and concrete vats for 20 to 30 days
Ageing: Maceration on fine lees in stainless steel for 45 days
Production: 20.000 bottles
Packaging: Bottle of 750 ml, card box or wood case for 6 or 12
Tasting: GRAVES BLANC wine is elegant and full-bodied. Grape fruit aromas. To be served at 10 °C with sea food or fish.
References :
2012 : Bronze medal DECANTER 2013
2013 : Bronze medal DECANTER 2014
2015 : 1 Guide HACHETTE 2017 - Gold medal Vins de Bordeaux 2016
2016 : Bronze medal DECANTER 2017