Nose
The very elegant nose reveals a delicate blend of grapefruit, gooseberry and blackcurrant leaf, not forgetting passion fruit and pineapple: all combined with a hint of vanilla.
Palate
On the palate, finesse and elegance characterise this 100% Sauvignon. Tension and minerality are perfectly balanced. Added to this is an astonishing aromatic complexity marked by delicate, savoury notes of grapefruit, lemon and pineapple. Very good length. This wine has excellent ageing potential.
Growing Conditions
2021 was marked by very capricious weather. There was a lot of rain in the spring. An episode of frost at the beginning of April caused major damage. The summer was very mild, with no extreme heat. At the end of August, fine weather set in, with high temperatures during the day and cool nights: ideal conditions for ripening the grapes. These last few weeks were crucial to the success of this vintage.
Terroir
Gravel, sand and gravel, on a subsoil of limestone.
In the vineyard
Pruning type: Double guyot with debudding.
Grape Harvest: By hand in several passes.
Harvest
9 September - 27 September 2021
Winemaking
Alcoholic fermentation in barrels after pressing and settling.
Aging
15 months of ageing, including 12 months in barrels. Regular lees stirring in barrels.
Appearance
Pale lemon-yellow colour with green highlights.
Food Pairing
Normandy-style scallops, lobster in Armorican sauce, grilled sea bass.
Serve between 8°C and 11°C
