Sauvignon de Saint Bris 2010 Simonnet – Febver Burgundy France
When one thinks of Burgundy white wine,
the grape that springs to mind is Chardonnay with maybe Aligote coming into
play as a secondary option, but this wine comes from a special appellation in
Chablis, Burgundy, the winery was started in 1840 by Jean Febvre and is the only place that can grow Sauvignon grapes in
the whole of Burgundy with the Loire only 30 miles away. It is bottled in a
Burgundy shaped bottle ( as are most New and Old World Sauvignons). The grapes
come from vineyards which average 25 years age and are on clay and limestone
soils as would be expected in this location Burgundy/Loire.
It is pale lemon, clear and sparkling,
with high notes of nettle, grass, green apple and pea shoots. It is dry, crisp and
fresh with a silky texture. The finish is green apple with a citric twist and
has a little florality wandering through it. The acidity is as expected –
keeping the expected fruit expression fresh and the alcohol is well integrated
(12.5%). There is no minerality on nose or palate, but the wine is a typical
French Sauvignon, pure green fruits which are robustly expressive. At under £10,
this feels like a gentle aperitif – enjoy!
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