Semillon blanc damaged by Botrytis Cirenea or "noble rot".
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Welcome to a region who loves Botrytis!... Visit and tasting To Chateau Coutet a Grand Cru Classe of Barsac then Chateau Laville in Sauternes where JC Gombaud, owner and wine maker will welcome us. After a lunch in the village of Sauternes at "Saprien" for regional cooking, we will end the day at the extraordinary Chateau d'Yquem, for the most splendid natural sweet wine of the world. Back in Bordeaux around 6:00pm |
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| Specific climate, regular morning fog, lots of work and centuries of knowledge; all these elements are necessary to produce these wonderful wines. | ||
Chateau d'Yquem collection; a full spectrum of honey colors...and a lot a money. |
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