Entre-deux-Mers Haut-Benauge
blanc • 71 ha
The Haut-Benauge appellation area is part of the Entre-deux-Mers, a vast region between two rivers: the Garonne and the Dordogne.
The soil is complex; it is a mixture of clay, silica and limestone. The Haut-Benauge region produces 20% white wine.
Grape varieties
White grape varieties: 8
Main
- Muscadelle
- Sémillon
- Sauvignon gris
- Sauvignon
Secondary
- Colombard
- Mauzac
- Merlot blanc
- Ugni
Geographical areas and zones
Geographical area — 9 communes
- Gornac
- Ladaux
- Soulignac
- Escoussans
- Mourens
- Targon
- Saint-Pierre-de-Bat
- Porte-de-Benauge
- Cantois
Blanc sec
Tasting & service
- Aromas of chèvrefeuille
- Aromas of fleur blanche
- Aromas of poire
- Aromas of pomme
- Aromas of raisin
- Aromas of citron
Nose intensity
Palate intensity
Serving temperature
10 °C
Attack
intense
Acidity
vigorous
Length
long
Average ageing potential
3 years
About the wines
The Haut-Benauge appellation area is part of the Entre-deux-Mers, a vast region between two rivers: the Garonne and the Dordogne.
The soil is complex; it is a mixture of clay, silica and limestone. The Haut-Benauge region produces 20% white wine.