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Château Gilette

Bordeaux, Sauternes, France

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  • Weather

    16° C Few clouds

  • Time

    17:30 PM

  • Wine average?

    95 Tb

  • Country Ranking?

    98

  • Region Ranking?

    47

  • Popularity ranking?

    196

History

Château Gilette (4,5 ha) is situated in the centre of the village of Preignac. The vines are surrounded by walls which protect them from the prevailing winds and facilitate the mist so necessary for the formation of botrytis cinerea in years that are too dry. 

The 15 to 20 regular harvesters from the estate have the delicate mission only to pick perfectly desiccated grapes. The grapes are selected berry by berry and placed in small crates. The long vat-ageing of 15 to 18 years then begins. The very long period will generate slow ageing which will allow the wine to develop the richness, volume and intensity of a mature wine without being oxidized.

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Winemaking

A blend of 94% Sémillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Muscadelle, Château Gilette is unique not only in Sauternes but in the world, as wines are aged between 15 and 25 years before release. The 1955 vintage was kept for 29 years.

While Gilette comprises barely nine acres, Château Les Justices is more than 19, just west of the Gironde River in Preignac. Les Justices is a blend of 85% Semillion, 10% Sauvignon Blanc and 5% Muscadelle, aged for two years in oak, stylistically traditional and a fantastic value.

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