2022 Chateau Auney L'Hermitage 'L'Hermitage Blanc', Graves, France La Grange des Peres many over 60 years old—some

many over 60 years old—some nearing a century—planted in red

it’s a long enough stint for its elements to harmonize beautifully

racked to tank without pressing and raised 6 months on fine lees

It is a knoll (17 ha

All Xarello off of a limeston ridden

2022 Chateau Auney L'Hermitage 'L'Hermitage Blanc', Graves, France La Grange des Peres many over 60 years old—someFrom a two hectare plot of gravely soil rich in clay and limestone, planted to 65% Smillon, 20% Muscadelle and 15% Sauvignon Blanc. This is a Bordeaux that balances the wooly intensity of Smillon with the freshness and vivacity of Muscadelle and Sauvignon Blanc. Its notes of pommelo and honeydew melon are supported on a base of chalky minerality. levage is done in 4 hl barrels for nine months with regular battonage.