Bosc-Long 2015 Late Harvest Muscadelle Doux

PRODUCER INFO

Gaillac is one of the most varied appellations in southwest France and one of the oldest wine-growing regions – the Romans planted vines here as early as the 1st century.
A handful of places, including Cahuzac-sur-Vère with around 1,100 inhabitants, are allowed to carry the Gaillac Première Côtes classification for rich, aromatic sweet white wines.
In the Tarn Valley, the best south-facing slopes of the first slopes to rise from the valley (Premières Côtes) with their loamy-chalky soil are reserved exclusively for the vines.

ABOUT THE WINE

Sustainable farming practices in the vineyard. At peak ripeness, vineyard is defoliated by hand and grapes are dried on the vine by the sun and wind.
Fruit is then hand harvested from a 2 1/2 acre vineyard planted in 1988 and has soils of limestone with a layer of marl and clay on top.
Only 1.5 tons of fruit an acre is harvested from this vineyard making this an especially rare wine.

Vintage: 2015 | Wine Type: White Dessert Wine
Varietal: 100% Muscadelle
Origin: France | Appellation: Gaillac
Elaboration: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks with judicious control from oxygen to maintain aromas and acidity. Then passed into French oak barrels for 8 months.
Winemaker: Andreas Rips

TASTING NOTES

Honey colored with tastes of golden raisins, apple, pear, integrated oak and minerality. Not too sweet on the palate, with a smooth and lingering aftertaste. Very satisfying and a great value.