Clos 19 Bis - Sauternes - 50cl 2018
Clos 19 Bis is located in Pujols-sur-Ciron in Bordeaux. The 2-hectare estate belongs to Vincent Quierac. His atypical career (guide in the Sahara then accountant) finally guided him towards viticulture, notably thanks to Patrice Lescarret, his childhood friend and winemaker from Domaine Causse Marines in Gaillac. His small vineyard has been organically grown and certified since 2012. It is divided into two plots: one hectare in the Graves and one hectare in the Sauternesappellation. Today, he produces less than 5,000 bottles a year, red and white combined.
The Sauternes is a classic blend of botrytised Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The grapes are harvested in the early morning and Vincent Quierac uses an apple juice press to obtain part of its juice, then performs a second very gentle pressing with manual re-digging of the marc. After settling, fermentation takes place in barrels followed by aging in stainless steel vats for 12 months.
Grape varieties: Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc