Domaine du Tariquet Amplitude White Côtes de Gascogne 12.5% 750ml Mosel

Domaine du Tariquet Amplitude White Côtes de Gascogne 12.5% 750ml MoselDomaine du Tariquet Amplitude White Ctes de Gascogne 12. 5% 750ml from Domaine du Tariquet Gascony's benchmark estate for both single varietal Folle Blanche Bas Armagnac and aromatic dry Ctes de Gascogne whites. Domaine du Tariquet is one of the largest and most respected family owned estates in Gascony based at Eauze in the heart of Bas Armagnac, run by the Grassa family for four generations. Tariquet farms 1,200 hectares of vines and is the leading

whole bunch 15-20 day fermentation

Toscana IGT and Sicilian varietals

married with grilled chestnuts and toasted breadcrumbs

finesse and balance

Pairing: Used in gin-rhubarb Martinis

but properly dry with an astonishingly bright and mineral core

or pour into a classic Old Fashioned

with beautifully integrated oak

Palate: A dense palate of dark fruits is reined in by refreshing acidity

Nose: Fresh white blossom

this is made for the most part with bought grapes (though Pierre Trimbach told me he would like to limit the bought grapes to 50% of the total)

North-east facing slope