Chiroulet Soleil D’Automne hails from the renowned Domaine Chiroulet in Gascony, France. This late-harvest wine is primarily made from gros manseng and petit manseng grapes, which thrive in the region’s sandy and clay-limestone soils. The vineyard benefits from a temperate climate with significant diurnal temperature variations, allowing the grapes to develop a superb balance of sugars and acidity. The winemaking process involves careful hand harvesting, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve the bright fruit character and natural acidity of the grapes. This wine has garnered praise for its lively character and is often celebrated for its complexity and ability to age gracefully, bottling the essence of autumn in each sip.

Varietal: Gros Manseng, Petit Manseng

Appearance: Brilliant golden yellow with light amber reflections, demonstrating good clarity and medium viscosity.

Nose: Aromas of ripe apricot, honey, orange blossom, and a touch of ginger and almond lend the wine a rich and inviting nose.

Palate: The palate is vibrant and well-balanced, exhibiting flavors of candied citrus, dried pineapple, and a hint of quince, complemented by a fresh acidity and a lingering mineral finish.

Ideal Pairings: Poultry (game birds), cheese (blue cheese), seafood (shellfish)

Harvesting Methods: Hand harvesting

Residual Sugar: 45 g/L

ABV: 13.5%

Total Acidity: 5.5 g/L

pH: 3.4

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