The grapes are picked at various stages for concentration and freshness, and the wines are aged for at least 10 years before release. This is because Joseph Touchais walled up his cellar to protect his most valuable wines during the WWII occupation, then discovered that the wines were improving with age.
Upon release, most of the production is sold in France, leaving very little for the rest of the world. The wines are pure and vibrant, whilst the sugar levels are only around 80g/l. As they mature, they tend to taste drier as the high acidity balances the richness and sweetness.
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