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Gemini 2023
Clos UroulatFresh and modestly sweet. Aromatic, intense nose with exotic fruit. Fresh and fruity in the mouth with hints of exotic fruit, citrus and an uplifting, fresh finish. Delicious aperitif. Perfect with not too sweet desserts, sweetbreads and semi-mature mountain cheeses.
Appellation
Grape variety
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Style
Rich & Exuberant
Format
750 ml
Available
€15.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Clos Uroulat | France | Sud Ouest |
About the winemaker
Charles
Hours, now assisted by his daughter Marie, is one of the great vignerons of le
Sud-Ouest. Over the twenty years since he purchased the estate, it has expanded
from just 3.5 hectares to the current 14 hectares. The vineyards are planted predominantly with Petit Manseng, with 35% Gros
Manseng and 5% of the indigenous Petit Courbu making up the balance. The vines
are planted at a density of 4000 plants/ha and are trained high, with yields,
depending on the cuvée, as little as 30 hl/ha in some cases.
Charles has not been shy of new investment, conscious of the need for good
facilities in the production of great wine. He has built a smart new press
house and barrel cellar between 1990 and 1996, and the domaine has been kitted
out with temperature controlled fermentation equipment and a gentle pneumatic press. The cellar sees a 20% turnover in oak each
year.
Vineyard management
Traditional
Details
| Vineyard | The vineyards, located on slopes, on which the grapes are planted consist of different soil types, mainly loam and siliceous clay. Average age of the vines more than 25 years. Manual late harvest (October). |
|---|---|
| Vinification | Immediately after the harvest, slowly and gently pressed, followed by natural sedimentation by gravity. Fermentation and 6 months maturation in stainless steel vats. |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Oak aging | No |
| Ageing potential | up to 5 years after harvest |
| Alcohol percentage | 13.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
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