CHATEAU SAINTE MARIE 2005

Description:
Wine Style:  Dry White

The renown of Château Sainte Marie goes back several centuries, as the vineyard belonged to the 12th century Benedictine Abbaye de la Sauve Majeure (one of the most ancient abbeys in France, located just a mile from the Château).  Much of the Château was devastated by fire and only the giant 400 year old sequoias remain.

The Dupuch Family have been making wine at Château Sainte Marie since 1956 with fierce commitment, talent and a great attachment to the originality of the terroir.  The south facing vineyards stretch over 2 sunny hilltops which are amongst the highest points in the Gironde and resemble 2 small islands standing proud in a sea of green. Old vines with low yields, including a 100 year-old parcel of Semillon, guarantee a top quality production.

Sainte Marie is a beautiful pale golden colour and is full of fragrance. With great aromas of lemon, lime and grapefruit with a hint of elderflower it is perfectly balanced on the palate offering a a well structured and long lasting finish.

This wine makes an excellent aperitif served nicely chilled as it is less dry than most but is superb with cheeses like roquefort, asparagus and avocado. Summer salads of rocket, balsamic vinegar, laced with nuts spring to mind as it will pair well with these.  However one of the best foods to match Sainte Marie with are oysters and shellfish.  Try it with Asian seafood or paella!

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