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The Prieuré d'Arche wine is essentially sourced from young "semillon" vines (under ten years old) from the Chateau d'Arche property that are under ten years old. We also use a small portion of the Sauvignon-Blanc grape variety specifically for making Prieuré. This wine is generally fresh and crispy, which can accompany en entire meal. It marries well with white meats.   TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS SURFACE 10 hectares SOIL TYPES types graves and argilo-calcaire VINE TYPES 70 % Sémillon, 30 % Sauvignon blanc AVERAGE VINEYARD AGE 15 years CULTIVATION METHOD Classical, use of "la lutte raisonnée" AVERAGE OUTPUT 18 hectolitres per hectare (average of the last 10 years) PLANTATION DENSITY 1,5m x 1m (6600 vineheads per ha) VINIFICATION Pressing is done by vertical wine presses dating from 1935. Vinification in stainless steel vats with 40 hecto per vat. MATURING In barrels for 6 months, renewed at 20 % each year OENOLOGUE Henry BOYER from OENOCONSEIL labo