Wine Chateau Le Thil Comte Clary White, Pessac-Leognan AOC, 2010

Chateau Le Thil Comte Clary - elegant white wine made ​​from a blend of two grape varieties - Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, which is grown in the vineyard management. The soil of the vineyard - gravel with clay content and limestone. Gathering the harvest is done manually in 2-3 passes. Berries are pressed on the pneumatic press, followed by cooling the wort to 10 ° C. Fermentation takes place in barriques of French oak (30% - new). Wine is aged 8-10 months on the lees in oak barrels, regular batonnazh. Before butillirovaniem wine lightly filtered.

Chateau Le Thil is located on a hillside with superb views to the south. The castle was built in 1737 and during the existence of the owners were well-known and respected people. The summer of 2012 Chateau Le Thil becomes the property of Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte . The first thing the new owners have done - to restore the historic vineyard. Wine Chateau Le Thil manufactured using modern technology in combination with traditional methods of winemaking.

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, dates back to 1365. That year the Scotsman George Smith has acquired land in the area Graves and built a manor, which gave its name in honor of his name. Later, there were planted vineyards, which in 1842 inherited the Mayor of Bordeaux - Duffour Dyubere. It was during his administration in Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, were created great wines, awarded the title of Grand Cru. Today, Château Smith Haut Lafitte-owned Katyardu Daniel, who is a fan of and continues to honor the tradition of this prestigious estate, seeking to bring their wines to perfection. And judging by the highest estimates from the most famous wine critics in the world, it is perfectly possible to