Chateau Réserve de la Comtesse, 2nd Vin Pauillac 2018 blanc Pair with sweet water fish

Pair with sweet water fish or Asian inspired cuisine

Complex and powerful

and here it's the Pinot Gris grape that takes centre stage

a cutting from the vineyards of Domaine de la Romane Conti allegedly smuggled back into the country by an enterprising Kiwi in a pair of gumboots

Chateau Réserve de la Comtesse, 2nd Vin Pauillac 2018 blanc Pair with sweet water fishVineyards lie on deep gravel beds underpinned by clay and then sandstone and limestone (part of these vineyards actually reside in the St Julien appellation). Blend 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc Winemaking As the Grand vin, the wine is fermented in stainless steel cuves and then matured in oak barriques (50% new) for up to 18 months.