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SAINT-BRIS 2024

SAUVIGNON

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2023 2024

Grape variety

Sauvignon.

Tasting notes

Colour: a lovely golden colour.

Bouquet: intense aromas of lychee, blackcurrant and exotic fruit.

Palate: luscious and tangy on the palate, with aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit such as pineapple and a refreshing touch of minerality.

Wine and food pairing

Ideal as an aperitif, it will also perfectly accompany all fish and poultry, exotic food and mixed salads.

Serving temperature

Serve ideally at 10-12°C. (50-53°F.).

Ageing potential

A pleasant and lively wine that can be drunk now and kept for 3 to 4 years in good conditions.

Origin

At the heart of the Auxerrois region, the old wine-producing village of Saint-Bris-Le-Vineux is known for its spectacular underground quarries at Bailly which once supplied stones for construction in Auxerre and Paris. Today it is the Mecca of Crémant de Bourgogne. The only Sauvignon grapes in Burgundy, once called “épicier”, are harvested here. The wine is typical of its varietal and marks the transition between the wines from the Loire and those from Burgundy.

Its high quality was first recognized in 1974 when it was given the VDQS (Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure) appellation, and once again in 2002 when it was awarded with AOC status.

Vinification and maturing

- The must was brought in.
- Static settling.
- Fermentation for 7 to 10 days in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures (18-20°C) to preserve as much fruit and glycerol as possible.
- Complete malolactic fermentation.
- Aged on the lees to add richness.

Vintage : 2024

One year follows another and no two are alike. After a generous and fairly mild 2023 vintage, 2024 was long, temperamental and rainy for our vineyard team. Rain was an integral part of their daily routine from autumn 2023 and throughout the vegetative growth of the vines. It took a lot of effort to contain mildew and weeds in the plots. Flowering went slowly but smoothly in the 1st half of June.

Until mid-June, temperatures fluctuated between normal and cool, with frost in some areas in April. It was only when summer came around that we were able to enjoy seasonal, even warm, temperatures.

In terms of Burgundy as a whole, the Côte Chalonnaise came out on top in terms of both the quantity and quality of the grapes harvested. Even if all these climatic hazards had an impact on the yield, we harvested grapes with very well-balanced ripeness and airy bunches. After meticulous sorting and fine vinification work, we're delighted with the quality of our wines. The whites are well-balanced, fresh and flavoursome. The reds are straightforward, fruity and elegant.