Jean-Christophe Barbe studied at the University of Bordeaux and did his thesis on noble rot before taking charge of Château Laville and Delmond. “Delmond” is the name of Jean-Christophe’s grandfather, who first bought the property.
For this Sauternes, he uses the younger vines from cooler sites, creating a fresher style of Sauternes.
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Bordeaux, France |
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Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc |
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Pale golden |
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Dried apricot, honey, nuts, sweet spice, saffron |
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Medium bodied with refreshing acidity to balance the sweetness |
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Hard and blue cheese, liver pâté |
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Use white wine glasses and serve at 8–10 degrees |