The Old Fire Station, Old Market, Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

Definition, Domaine de L’Alliance, Bordeaux Blanc

Winemakers Valerie and Daniel Alibrand started Domaine de L’Alliance in 2005 when they bought a small parcel of 8 hectares of vines superbly located next to Château de Fargues. Daniel was a deep sea fisherman but when the chance came up to take over Valerie’s family vines, he took it and their wines have garnered increasing popularity. Their old vines are worked organically, with low yields (akin to those at d’Yquem) and plenty of experimentation with one-off cuvées regularly produced.

His Sauternes  offers incredible value and impeccable winemaking skills. He creates both beautifully balanced sweet Sauternes and a dry white which, made with equal parts barrel-aged Sauvignon and Sémillon, rivals top Burgundies for its rich complexity.

The Definition, Bordeaux Blanc is a blend of 50% Sauvignon and 50% Sémillon. It is vinified in seasoned oak barrels with regular lees stirring. Aged for a year before bottling.

This fine Bordeaux Blanc is fresh and complex with candied lemon and apricot fruit with verbena aromas. The tropical edge to the palate gives the wine length, balanced out with fresh acidity and the slightly saline finish.

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