Country: France
Grape Variety: 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Semillion
Vintage: 2015
ABV: 12.5%
An excitingly zippy, crisp and refreshing white from Bordeaux.This Sauvignon Blanc is mouth-wateringly drinkable, full of lemon and tropical fruit with grassy notes of nettle and a touch of asparagus. Delightfully slender in body yet has a flavour packed rounded finish.
What the producer says:
“Our Bordeaux range reflects our company’s values, and focuses on accessibility and quality. Produced from a selection of our youngest vines, the wines receive the same care as the rest of our production. Ambassadors for the Bordeaux appellation, these wines will surprise with you with their pleasant, easy-drinking character and do not need to be aged”
The Vintage:
The very cool weather and intermittent rain in August revitalised the vines after the fierce heat and hydric stress of July and the fine September and October weather permitted picking perfect, fully ripe grapes under ideal conditions.
The Vineyard:
Region: Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers, France
Surface area: 6 hectares
Soil type: Loamy-clay
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Vineyard management: Guyot pruning, de-budding, thinning out leaves, green harvest, sustainable agriculture
The Wine:
Harvest: Machine harvesting in the cool, early morning
Maceration: Skin-contact maceration for several hours, depending on ripeness
Fermentation: Beginning of the cold alcoholic fermentation (12°C) then an increase in temperature to finish the fermentation at 20°C
Ageing: Ageing on lees in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats
Average annual production: 36 000 bottles
Tasting notes:
An excitingly zippy, crisp, and refreshing white from Bordeaux. This wine is mouth-wateringly drinkable, full of lemon and tropical fruit with grassy notes of nettle and a touch of asparagus. Delightfully slender in body yet has a flavour packed rounded finish. Pale yellow colour with greenish tints, on the nose presents notes of boxwood and lime. Very well balanced, with a nice roundness and a long aromatic finish.
Food pairings: Aperitif, fish, seafood
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