Region
The Sauternes and Barsac districts fall within the Graves, south of the city of Bordeaux. They are located close to the Garonne River, which promotes humidity and therefore the onset of `noble rot` that makes these dessert wines so special. The soils are of shells, limestone and marl planted with varying proportions of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and some Muscadelle. 
 
Producer
A rich and concentrated dessert wine from hand harvested Semillon grapes affected by noble rot and matured in oak barrique. It has a concentrated, luscious character, intense flavours of caramelized fruits, pear melon and almond, rounded and balanced by good acidity on the finish.
 
Tasting Notes
This is a well established family domaine at `Les Berthiers` in the village of Pouilly sur Loire. The name `La Rambarde` refers to the flat bottomed boat used historically in the transport of wine to Paris via the Loire. The wine is elegant and well balanced with a light smoky aroma and a hint of gunflint and elderberry. It is wonderfully rich with aromas of nettles, gooseberry and minerals on the palate but balanced by good weight of lemony acidity and a full flinty finish. This dry white has layers of clean sauvignon blanc fruit combined with added complexity due to the minerality derived from these soils.
 
Food
Will accompany foie gras, honey roast chicken, a wide variety of fruits, cake, cream tarts, creme broule and blue cheeses.