Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Blanc

In the glass

Aroma: lime pith, melon, honeyed citrus, white flowers, gentle lanolin

Palate: elegant, textured, lime pith, melon skin, rounded, long for the price

Single-plot Semillon from 75-year-old vines in a three-hectare block; the house premium white. Dry and elegant with the waxy, textured Semillon character that recalls white Pessac-Leognan at a fraction of the price. Anne Krebiehl MW-praised.

What it pairs with

• Roasted scallops with cauliflower cream
  Semillon texture and melon fruit match the sweet, caramelised crust of roasted scallops; cauliflower cream echoes the lanolin note.
• Grilled lobster with drawn butter
  Rich shellfish and butter demand a textured white; Semillon's body and lime acidity provide the ideal counterpoint.
• Chicken and leek pie with shortcrust pastry
  The gentle oak and melon notes complement creamy chicken filling; Sauvignon Blanc freshness cuts the pastry richness.

How to serve Bauduc Les Trois Hectares Blanc

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Roasted scallops with cauliflower cream, Grilled lobster with drawn butter, Chicken and leek pie with shortcrust pastry. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Les Trois Hectares Blanc was created to showcase the Quinney family's single plot of 75-year-old Semillon vines, a rarity in Entre-Deux-Mers. The Semillon-dominant blend produces a dry, elegant white with longevity that challenges the idea that Bordeaux Blanc needs to be Sauvignon-led.

1. 2003: First vintage of Les Trois Hectares Blanc from old-vine Semillon plot

Facts

Producer

Chateau Bauduc · visiting guide

Grapes

Semillon (85%), Sauvignon Blanc (15%)

Classification

Bordeaux AOC

Oak

Partial barrel fermentation; aged on lees for additional texture

ABV

13.0%

Price

€14-22 at retail

Drinking window

2-6 from vintage

First vintage

2003

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