Located in Pomport near Bergerac, in the heart of Périgord, Domaine de Grange Neuve belongs to the Pichon and Castaing families, and it has grown from being a small farm with just 4 hectares of vines in 1898 to a vineyard of 70 hectares today. Dedicated to making wine that respects tradition while not neglecting technological advances, both in the cultivation of vines and in winemaking techniques, today the property is still run by three generations of the same family.
On the river slopes there is a particular micro-climate which favours the development of the botrytis necessary to make this style of sweet wine. Vines average 25 years of age. Grapes are hand harvested in October/November at a very late stage of maturity, in three successive 'triage', to ensure that only the most mature grapes are picked. They are gently put into a pneumatic press and the juice is transferred to temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. After fermentation the wine is matured for 24 months.
Tasting notes: A fabulous dessert wine with a great backbone of fresh acidity. The palate is rounded with plenty of orange marmalade, ripe apricots and nectarines with a pleasing twist of bitter orange on the finish.
Food match: Pair with good with pâte or blue cheeses such as Roquefort or a Creamy Stilton.
