Fagotine 2005
Late harvest semi-sweet white wine from Pinot Gris

Pinot Gris grapes were grown till November on estate limestone vineyards 200 meters above sea level and harvested by hand after high sugar concentration had been obtained with the help of "botrytis cinerea". Wines were fermented and aged in oak barrels. 35% sugar content.

Tasting notes:
• bright, gold color wine;   
• An expression of pear, apricot aromas, with notes of vanilla and cinnamon;
• Harmonious, a full body buttery taste, bright mature fruits taste.

Serving suggestions:
"Fagotine" is perfect with deserts and delicates. Best with chilled Foe Gra, vanilla ice cream or fruitcake.

Grapes: Aligote, Rkatsiteli

Grapes were grown on estate vineyards on clay soils and then harvested by hand.

Wines were fermented and aged under continuous temperature control in stainless steel vats.

Experts comments:

Degustation comments: Good as aperitif to light appetizers or grilled fish.

Grapes: Aligote, Pinot Blanc, Rkatsiteli, Pinot Gris, Sukholimansky, Chardonnay

Grapes were grown on estate vineyards on clay soils and then hand selected and harvested. Wines were fermented at a temperature of 18°C for ten days in order secure fresh, fruity aromas, and then aged in stainless steel vats.

Experts comments:

Degustation comments: Pinot Aligote Sëlection perfectly adds seafood dishes, grilled fish with white creamy sauce, chicken dishes with sour cream or soft cheese.

As evaluated by French specialists, this wine is in the class of Cru Bourgeois. Will be distributed through specialized boutiques, restaurants, upscale supermarkets.

Grapes from estate vineyards, established on limestone and clay soils, were hand selected and harvested. They were lightly pressed, underwent cold maceration for 36 hours to extract harmonious aromas, and then fermented in new French oak barrels, producing a fully developed and expressive wine.

Experts comments:

Degustation comments: Complex Cuvee Karsov aromas are perfect with fish dishes, seafood, soft cheese and white meat dishes with creamy or spicy sauces.

General Karsov the son of the hero of the last Russo-Turkish war continued a great work of his father and for excellent service obtained the land where Château le Grand Vostock is situated and became one of the first Russian winemakers who understood the potential of this land.

Following French winemaking traditions we made Cadet Karsov – the “youngest” in Karsov “exquisite wine family”.

Experts comments:

• Straw yellow with a hint of green.
• Excels with bright Sauvignon aroma of fresh field herb and flowers with tones of fruits, spices and honey.
• Well balanced taste with domination of creamy tones and notes of spicy bread.

  Degustation comments:
  Try Cadet Karsov in combination with seafood dishes and sushi. It is great with fruit salads, soft cheese with white fungi crast.

Wine is aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

Hand selected and harvested Chardonnay and Sauvignon grapes were lightly pressed and then underwent cold maceration for 36 hours to provide harmonious aroma, followed by fermentation in new French oak barrels for a fully developed and expressive wine.

Experts comments:

Grapes: Aligote, Rkatsiteli

Grapes were grown on estate vineyards on clay soils and then harvested by hand.

Wines were fermented and aged under continuous temperature control in stainless steel vats.

Experts comments:

Degustation comments: Good as aperitif to light appetizers or grilled fish.

Grapes: Aligote, Pinot Blanc, Rkatsiteli, Pinot Gris, Sukholimansky, Chardonnay

Grapes were grown on estate vineyards on clay soils and then hand selected and harvested. Wines were fermented at a temperature of 18°C for ten days in order secure fresh, fruity aromas, and then aged in stainless steel vats.

Experts comments:

Degustation comments: Pinot Aligote Sëlection perfectly adds seafood dishes, grilled fish with white creamy sauce, chicken dishes with sour cream or soft cheese.