Presentation
French Cellars is a range of wines selected by "Private Collection" for the quality of its blends and the diversity of its grape varieties. These wines are produced in the south of France by two winemakers trained in Australia.
Terroir
This Sauvignon Blanc is grown on limestone soils in the Gard Region, the plains of the Hérault, and the Aude Valley. Some of it comes from the East of Aude, a cold region that brings acidity and freshness to the wine.
In the vineyard
The young terraced vines are pruned using the "cordon de Royat" method (trellised).
Winemaking
The grape harvest takes place early in the morning and the grapes are quickly transported to the winery. Pressing is done after a short skin maceration (8 hours). Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at low temperature (15 to 18°C). There is no malolactic fermentation.
Ageing
The breeding takes place for a few months on fine lees, under a carbonic atmosphere. The bottling of this Sauvignon Blanc is early.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Specifications
Tasting
Our Sauvignon Blanc, in a pretty pale yellow dress, is rich and aromatic, with intense fruit flavors and vegetal notes: gooseberry, passion fruit, green tomato, wild strawberry, citrus. It has floral nuances (honeysuckle) as well as a mineral scent of flint. In the mouth, it is very fresh with good acidity and a rich, round finish.
Food pairings
Serve very chilled (8°C) with seafood, fish, and summer cuisine.