Château Maledan Blanc, Entre Deux Mers, Bordeaux 2023
Country
France
Region
Entre-deux-Mers
Producer
Ch Maledan
Grape(s)
Sauvignon Blanc (85%)
Sauvignon Gris (15%)
Type
White
Style
Aromatic
Oaked Style
Not Set
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
13%
Closure Style
Cork
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
Yes-certified sustainable
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
Entre-deux-Mers is both a large subregion and an appellation of the Bordeaux wine region. The name literally translates to "between two seas" in which, the "seas" in question are the rivers Garonne and Dordogne which form the southwestern and northern boundaries of the region. Most of the wine produced in the region is red and can be labelled as Bordeaux or Bordeaux Supérieur, however the AOC Entre-deux-Mers is exclusively reserved for white wine production. Entre-deux-Mers AOC wines are known for their freshness and their crisp, dry profile and are made from the region’s flagship white varieties of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle and Ugni Blanc.
Producer
Château Maledan was built in the 18th century and was bought by the Brunot family in 1920. Since 1997 the fourth generation - Vincent Brunot - manages the family wine estates. He is a trained Agriculture Engineer and has qualified as a Winemaker of the Faculty of Bordeaux. Since taking over he has brought about much modernisation in the vineyards and achieved Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) sustainable status in 2019.
Tasting Notes
Pale yellow colour. The nose delivers intense aromas of lemon, followed by a second layer of white flowers and spices. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and presents citrusy and floral aromas, with pleasant notes of freshly cut grass. One the finish, it is zingy, youthful with a hint of spice.
Food
Seafood, especially oysters and smoked fish. Goat`s cheese salad and asparagus.
