Dourthe Croix des Bouquets Graves Blanc 2016

Nobody thought Pierre could actually tell which grapes had gone into any given wine just by using his nose. But that is what he boasted. Down to the very vine the grapes that made it came from.

To throw him off the scent, sceptical colleagues mixed together crisp, grassy Sauvignon and citrussy Semillon and presented Pierre with two buckets, challenging him to tell them which was which. After a few sniffs, Pierre looked at them contemptuously and said with a Gallic shrug: 'Ha! You crossed the buckets!' They drank the mixture anyway. The blend was so delicious they continue to make it today, using only Pierre's nose to finalise the exact percentage of each batch.

Since its beginnings in 1840, Dourthe has remained true to the values that underpin its rich and unique history: creating a special bond with the soils, high quality standards and having an innovative approach to winemaking.

The oenologists at Dourthe ensure perfect control throughout the harvesting and vinification periods by regularly supervising operations, so as to achieve an optimised quality. The high levels of quality of Terroirs d’Exception are achieved by intentionally limiting production, and only the most promising wines are kept for maturing.

Dourthe’s Croix des Bouquets Graves Blanc has a yellow-gold appearance and boasts a complex nose offering of grapefruit and acacia notes. The palate is delicately fruity with floral notes that are combined with good acidity.