This 50 acres Domaine is situated in a superb viticultural location in the appellation of Saumur-Champigny, has been a winery since 1850. Germain , from a long line of Bordeaux winemakers, arrived here in 1991, attracted by the region’s perfect balance

In the middle of the 90s they built their own winery almost in the centre of the plantations, so that the grapesgo rapidly to the cellar thus avoiding long transportation and delays that may damage the condition of the grapes.

Pale yellow-gold in color. With notes of menthol, minerals and petrol on the nose. Rich and thick on the palate, with structured acidity that gives way to citrus, green apple and nutmeg flavors. A great wine to pair with food or to have on its own

The 2007 vintage in Bordeaux white has enjoyed a very good quality harvest, and the Cuvee Caroline is one of them. This wine is among the great success of 2007 vintage.

This wine is very approachable now and should also benefit from cellaring for a number of years.

Dried flowers, cherries, tobacco and herbs are some of the nuances that waft from the glass of this wine which possess plenty of mid-palate material, not to mention a terrific sense of harmony.

In a region known for an almost intransigent stubbornness about how wine is made, Graillot has refreshing open-minded, international point of view that is to be admired, particularly as it is backed up with high-quality wines.

The 2010 Manzoni Bianco Fontanasanta is totally intriguing. Apricots, dried flowers and subtle hints of earthiness come together beautifully in this delicate, nuanced white.