LOUPIAC 6 eme GENERATION
The winegrower: Vincent Lacoste
Annual production: 3 000 bottles
Alc.: 14% vol
Available in: 75cl
Grape Variety(ies): Sémillon 85%, Sauvignon 15%
Type of soil: Clay and limestone
Yield: 20 hl/ha
Age of the vine: 45 years
Harvest: Manual grape harvest
VINIFICATION
Harvest is only done hand picking by successive waves through the vineyard (2 to 7 selections), picking only the botrytised berries. A minimum of potential alcohol (20°) must be reached before starting the harvest. Direct pressing, no maceration.
in stainless steel tanks with temperature control (16°‐18°C)
Maturing: 12 months on French Oak
Aging potential: All life
CHARACTERISTICS
Very vibrant, quite deep gold
Notes of honey, spices and exotic fruit are very present. Concentrated, the texture is silky and greedy. A very beautiful balance
FOOD PAIRINGS
Good match with cheese, dessert, aperitif. To serve at 12‐14° C.
AWARDS
• 2009 : Silver medal Concours Général Agricole de Paris 2011
• 2009 : Gold medal Gilbert et Gaillard 87/100
Winemaker Comments:
“Nobility and pleasure of an authentic Loupiac”