Domaine de Mauperthuis Saint Bris Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Light & Crisp
Country of Origin:	France
Wine Region:	Burgundy
Appellation:	Chablis
Grape Varietal:	Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	12 bottles
$371.40 Per Case ($30.95/btl)

Tasting Notes

This is by far one of the coolest Sauvignon Blanc wines we have ever tasted. This white wine is made next door to Auxerre, in the region of Chablis. It's kind of a unicorn wine: in Burgundy, Chardonnay and Aligoté are the only white varieties allowed to be grown. However, there are some exceptions, and Saint-Bris is one of them!

This white Burgundy is made from the Sauvignon grape. It has a pale straw or light gold color. On the nose, it has aromas of citrus fruits (grapefruit, mandarin orange), peach, and crushed blackcurrant leaves with sometimes exotic scents (lychee). This complexity introduces a fruit which is full, flowery and tender, with a hint of salt and spice in the finish. Jammy and preserved-fruit aromas will appear as the wine ages. This is a wine that can be either enjoyed young or after having aged a few years.

This wine calls for oysters and all kinds of fish! It's also a wonderful choice with herb-driven sauces over chicken and fish dishes. We also love pairing it with Vietnamese and Thai meals with tons of lemon-grass, and fresh cheeses such as feta or goat cheese.

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