Sauternes · Bordeaux · France
1966

Sauternes Amand Chaperon et Fils 1966

This white wine is a Sauternes from 1966, released by the négociant house Amand Chaperon et Fils. The wine carries the classification Appellation Sauternes Contrôlée, and on the label of the bottle appears a coat of arms with the inscription "DROIT AU BUT". This specific bottling was once imported to the Italian market by S.E.I.B.A.The wine comes from Sauternes, which is located in the southern part of Bordeaux in the Graves area. The appellation is world-renowned for its production of sweet white wine. Here, fog and moisture around the rivers Ciron and Garonne create the ideal conditions for the development of noble rot, also known as botrytis, which concentrates the grapes on the vines. The 1966 vintage in this area is described as structured and classic and has achieved a score of 90 points.The wine is made from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes. Sémillon is a classic Bordeaux grape that is used for both dry and sweet wines, and it is frequently grown in Bordeaux and Sauternes, but is also found in California and Washington. It is complemented by Sauvignon Blanc, which is an aromatic white grape that is also widespread in Bordeaux as well as in the Loire, Marlborough and several overseas wine regions.
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Sauternes Amand Chaperon et Fils 1966

This white wine is a Sauternes from 1966, released by the négociant house Amand Chaperon et Fils. The wine carries the classification Appellation Sauternes Contrôlée, and on the label of the bottle appears a coat of arms with the inscription "DROIT AU BUT". This specific bottling was once imported to the Italian market by S.E.I.B.A.

The wine comes from Sauternes, which is located in the southern part of Bordeaux in the Graves area. The appellation is world-renowned for its production of sweet white wine. Here, fog and moisture around the rivers Ciron and Garonne create the ideal conditions for the development of noble rot, also known as botrytis, which concentrates the grapes on the vines. The 1966 vintage in this area is described as structured and classic and has achieved a score of 90 points.

The wine is made from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle grapes. Sémillon is a classic Bordeaux grape that is used for both dry and sweet wines, and it is frequently grown in Bordeaux and Sauternes, but is also found in California and Washington. It is complemented by Sauvignon Blanc, which is an aromatic white grape that is also widespread in Bordeaux as well as in the Loire, Marlborough and several overseas wine regions.

750 ml13%AOCContains sulfites

The history of the wine

Below, you can delve into the history of this wine — its producer, grape, area, and region.

The grapes

Grape composition

Semillon

Characteristics Citroen, was, honing, noten, ronde body en zachte zuurgraad.
Typical areas Bordeaux, Sauternes, Californië, Washington

Sauvignon Blanc

Characteristics Citrus, kruisbes, groene kruiden, frisse zuren en een minerale toets.
Typical areas Loire, Bordeaux, Marlborough, Californië, Washington

The area

Sauternes

France

Bordeaux

About the region

Bordeaux on the Atlantic is the world's most famous wine region and has been exporting wine since the Middle Ages. The legendary 1855 classification still ranks the area's leading châteaux. On the left bank of the Gironde, Cabernet Sauvignon dominates on gravel soils, while the right bank is the domain of Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The region is known for elegant, age-worthy blends of great finesse.

The Year in History
1966

Toen deze wijn werd gemaakt, zag de wereld er heel anders uit. Hier zijn enkele verhalen die zich ontvouwden toen deze fles rustig in de kelder rijpte.

Wereldgebeurtenissen
De Luxemburgse nederzetting
De Luxemburgse regeling onderdrukte een politieke crisis in de Europese Gemeenschap. Het maakte het mogelijk dat de integratie kon doorgaan, onder voorbehoud van nationale zorgen.
De mensenrechtenverdragen van de VN worden aangenomen
De VN hebben twee belangrijke mensenrechtenverdragen aangenomen. Ze versterkten de juridische architectuur achter moderne rechten.
Eerste zachte maanlanding
Luna 9 voltooide de eerste succesvolle zachte landing op de maan. De buitenaardse ruimteverkenning en wetenschappelijke ambitie.
Frankrijk opent de getijdencentrale van La Rance
Getijdenenergiecentrale La Rance geopend in Bretagne. Het werd een vroege Europese benchmark op het gebied van hernieuwbare energie.
Film & Cultuur
Engeland is gastheer van het WK
Het WK voetbal 1966 werd gehouden in Engeland. Het werd een van de meest memorabele sportevenementen van Europa.
The Beatles brengen Revolver uit
Revolver breidde de mogelijkheden op het gebied van popopnames uit. Het werd een belangrijke Europese muzikale mijlpaal.
A Man for All Seasons gaat in première
De film werd een veelgeprezen historisch drama. Het weerspiegelde Europa's blijvende fascinatie voor geweten en macht.
Nelly Sachs ontvangt de Nobelprijs
De Duits-Zweedse dichter Nelly Sachs deelde de Nobelprijs voor de Literatuur. Haar werken droegen een diep Europees geheugen en morele kracht met zich mee.
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