TERRE SAUVAGE – SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023
Appellation: VIN DE FRANCE
Grape Varieties: 100% Sauvignon blanc - Loire Valley
Terroir: very fine silica soils, allowing Sauvignon to express a very refined mineral character.
Alcohol: 13%
Winemaking: Low temperature fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks, reductive environment to fully preserve the varietal aromatic potential.
Aging : 6 months in stainless steel tank, on fine lees with regular lees stirring.
Notes: Mediterranean citrus fruits, mature white flesh fruits, exotic, floral, salty. Fresh, balanced, beautiful aromatic intensity. The altitude and limestone soils provide precision and the necessary acidity to balance texture and aromatic.
A wine of pleasure which will accompany the start of a sunny evening, and will pair wonderfully with seafood, cheese, or a fresh summer aperitif. Serve at 8°C.
TERRE SAUVAGE – PINOT NOIR 2023
Appellation: PGI PAYS D’OC
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot noir
Terroir: Fine selection of Languedoc fruits, mainly on clay-limestone soils
Alcohol: 13.5%
Winemaking: Grapes are destemmed and pressed at night to retain their freshness and protect them from oxidation. Juice is fermented at low temperature in temp controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the fruit expression as well as the mineral character.
Aging: 6 months in stainless steel vats to preserve fresh and fruity aromas.
Notes: The solar and warm power of the 2023 vintage gave a typical Merditerranean aromatic to this high altitude Pinot Noir : fine nose of ripe raspberry, wild blackberry, iris and pepper, and notes of undergrowth. A gentle and fair extraction produced a delicate wine. Light ageing rounds out the palate and adds charm, making this a wine for pleasure.
A play on temperature can give multiple dimensions to the wine. The freshness makes it a nice pairing on an aperitif, and a rise of temperature will give it the consistency to accompany a summer meal.