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Diplomate d’Empire Blanc VdF 2017

65,52 

Incl. VAT where applicable
(87,36  / 1000 ml)
Delivery Time: approx. 3-4 workdays
Diplomate d'Empire Blanc VdF 2017

65,52 

  • 🎨 Color: Bright light gold with green reflections
  • 👃 Aroma: Complex, opens with notes of camomile, broom, lemon blossom, peaches and red apples, develops into apricot, peach compote and grilled oranges
  • 👅 Taste: Silky and velvety, with ripe spicy yellow fruits, peppery bitter notes, banana, quince and a striking salty minerality on the finish
  • 🎭 Character: Intense and elegant, with density, energy and breathtaking length
  • 🍽️ Food recommendations: Goes well with risotto with exotic mushrooms, scallops in a clementine and sour cream sauce, chicken fillets with peaches and almonds
  • Special features: Limited production of 4000 bottles, matured for nine months on full lees, blend of rare grape varieties
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This exquisite white cuvée is fascinating, handcrafted from Vermentinu and the rare varieties Brustianu, Biancu Gentile, Genovese and Rossola Bianca. With a limited production of only 4000 bottles, every sip is a privilege. Each grape is fully pressed and rests for 24 to 48 hours for pre-clarification before spontaneous fermentation in 600-litre demi-muids. After nine months of maturation on the full lees, the cuvée is created by carefully selecting the best batches of grapes and goes into maturation for another two months before bottling. Overwhelming in its intensity and elegance, the aromas of the maquis beam a symphony of peach, pear and tropical fruit to the nose. Its notable characteristics, however, are density, energy, minerality and its stunning length.

In terms of colour, the wine presents itself in a radiant light gold with discreet green reflections. Its bouquet seems concentrated and closed at first, but releases itself over time and unfolds aromas of camomile, broom and lemon blossom. Underneath - as if ripened in the summer sun - peaches and melons as well as mirabelles and red apples, accompanied by a hint of sweetness. With more air, notes of apricot, peach compote, grilled oranges as well as aniseed and pine needles develop. This wine unfolds best after decanting and requires some patience and special attention.

On the palate, the wine is silky and velvety, a creamy texture comes to the fore. The ripe and spicy yellow fruits overwhelm the palate, surrounded by peppery bitter notes and a hint of umani. Notes of banana, quince and lemon peel combine with a touch of candied lemon and the characteristic accents of the maquis as well as a hint of light tobacco. Despite its maturity, the wine retains freshness and tension, ensuring excellent balance. Its impressive finish manifests itself through a striking salty minerality.

As a food companion, the wine goes perfectly with a risotto with exotic mushrooms, scallops with a clementine sour cream sauce or juicy chicken fillets with peaches, chopped almonds and fresh thyme.

Allergens

Contains sulfur

Winemaker

Abbatucci

Country

France

Region

Corsica

Type

Vintage

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Content

Alcohol content

Residual sweetness

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Acid

4,1 g/l

Drinking temperature

11°

Manufacturer

Domaine Comte Abbatucci, Pont de Calzola, 20140 Casalabriva, France. Organic certificate: FR-BIO-01