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Advanced Search WINE SHOP: Red Wine French Red Wine Italian Red Wine Spanish Red Wine German Red Wine Australian Red Wine New Zealand Red Wine American Red Wine Chilean Red Wine Argentinean Red Wine South African Red Wine White Wine French White Wine Italian White Wine Spanish White Wine German White Wine Australian White Wine New Zealand White Wine American White Wine Chilean White Wine Argentinean White Wine South African White Wine Austrian White Wine Rosé Wine Sparkling and Fortified Wine Champagne Sparkling Wine Fortified Wine Wine Gifts Wine Accessories Wine Gift Vouchers Riedel Glasses Bin Ends and Discounted Items   Terms & Conditions   CHÂTEAU DE FONTENILLE ENTRE-DEUX-MERS 2008 If you need convincing of the revolution underway in Bordeaux winemaking, this wine should do it. Outstandingly good value, this Sauvignon based wine comes from the Entre-deux-mers region east of Bordeauxit is a full bodied dry white with beautifully clean fruit flavours. Weightier than a New Zealand sauvignon - a very good match with foods such as fish and lighter white meat dishes. VINEYARD The gravel/clay, free-draining soils of the Fontenille vineyards and the high winds that keep the grapes healthy contribute to some of the purest wines that Bordeaux can produce. The vineyards are situated at an altitude of 110 meters above sea level in the Entre-Deux-Mers region between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. GRAPE VARIETIES 35% Sauvignon Blanc, 25% Muscadelle, 25% Semillon, 15% Sauvignon Gris VINIFICATION A short pre-fermentation maceration took place for 10-24 hours to maximise flavour extraction from the skins. Fermentation followed at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks. The wine was left in contact with its fine lees to give extra body and complexity to the blend. TASTING NOTE Pale lemon in colour with green tints this wine is fresh and vibrant on the nose with aromas of fresh citrus fruits and some grassy notes. On the palate it is light with plenty of fruit character and a refreshing acidity on the finish. CLOSURE:    Cork ALCOHOL:    12.5% (9.4 units per bottle) Per Bottle £8.50 Quantity:   People who bought this item also bought: 1. HELLFIRE BAY CHARDONNAY 2008

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