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Vintage | Wine 1971 |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Sauternes |
Colour | Sweet white wine |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Gilette |
Country | France |
The Château Gilette is a french estate that produces sweet white wines in Sauternes appellation. The property of 4.5 hectares located in the heart of the village of Preignac. The Château Gilette is a small vintage Sauternes. The grape variety are the Sémillon (90%), the Sauvignon blanc (8%) and the Muscadelle (2%). The harvest are traditional.
The best vintages of Château Gilette are 1929, the vintage 1959, 1967 vintage wines, wines of 1987 and 1989. Then, the vintage wines of 1990 are very excellent.
Pessac Leognan
DOMAINE HUET Clos du Bourg 1971
Vouvray
Pauillac
Saint Emilion
Pomerol
Champagne
Information on the vintage at Sauternes : 5/5 An excellent Sauternes vintage thanks to a pleasant, sunny summer, ideal ripening conditions and botrytis.
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(06-2014) The 1971 Chateau Gilette Creme de Tete has a slightly muffled nose at first, but it begins to clear with rigorous aeration. It eventually reveals scents of dried honey, dried white flowers, a touch of curry powder and marmalade. The palate is medium-bodied with a lightly viscous entry, nicely balanced with orange rind and spice. This is nicely focused, with just the right amount of nuttiness to leave a dry taste that begs another sip. This is a fine 1971, although the 1967 is better. Drink now-2020+. Tasted March 2014.