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Château Ménard – 1998
AOC BAS-ARMAGNAC
White
This 1998 vintage is typical of the appellation Bas Armagnac. A fresh and keen character with aromas of heated wood, ripe fruit and woodlands, interspersed with citrus notes. With a large mouth and a long finish, the 1998 corresponds to the tranquillity of a great cigar.
ESTATE
The history of the estate began in 1920 when Jean François Morel, Swiss winemaker, decided to settle in Gascony to work the vineyard. The estate was just 10 hectares, but now has 120 and the grandchildren of Jean-François are now in charge of the estate. At the heart of the Bas Armagnac, the estate Ménard is located along the famous Via Podensis, a road used for centuries by pilgrims going to Saint Jacques de Compostela.
SITE
The vines are located in the Bas-Armagnac area.
GRAPE VARIETY
50% Ugni Blanc – 50% Baco.
SOIL
Clay and limestone.
GROWING METHOD
In the vineyards they practice lutte raisonnée. This means no irrigation, no pesticides and no herbicides.
TILLAGE
Ridging, ploughing and digging, with yield regulation by budding.
SURFACE AREA
7 hectares.
DENSITY
9000 vines / hectares.
VINIFICATION
Traditional
AGEING
More than 15 years ageing in new French oak barrels.
