Château Ménard – XO 10 Years
AOC BAS-ARMAGNAC
White
This structured Armagnac is aromatic and rich, making it a perfect candidate for lengthy ageing. Subtle aromas of ripe fruit on the nose enhance the smoothness.
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
10 to 12 years ageing in new French oak barrels.