Neuchâtel Blanc AOC, Château D'Auvernier

Country: Switzerland
Place of Origin: Neuchâtel, Auvernier
Winery: Cave Du Ch. DAuvernier

Description: The Neuchâtel Blanc,which is light in color with an aroma of lime and flowers, is a light fruity wine with just a hint of a sparkle due to its maturing on lees. It is derived from the Chasselas Fendant Roux. This wine of oriental origin was brought back to our region by the Crusaders. This is a cheerful wine with floral attack.

Production: Average age of vines: 30 years. Altitude: 440 to 490 m. Plantation density:6000 to 9000 vines per hectare. Harvest: by hand. Yield: 60 hl/ha. The harvest is limited to 900 g/m2 of AOC. After being carefully cleaned, yeast is added to the must, then it is fermented at a thermo-regulated temperature of about 18°C. maturing on lees.

Food Combination: Aperitifs, pâtés, freshwater fish and cheese.

Awards: ◆2012 Vintage *90 Points - Wine Enthusiast 2014 *Gold - SÉLECTONS CANTONALES NEUCHATELOISES 2013