2 editor-picked estates growing Sauvignon Blanc in Languedoc.
Where to taste Sauvignon Blanc in Languedoc: the estates that grow it, how the region expresses the grape, and how to book a visit.
Montpeyroux estate created in 1987 by the Teissedre and Commeyras families at the foot of the Larzac foothills, 18 hectares across 22 parcels worked in organic agriculture.
Tasting: Cellar tastings at Montpeyroux by appointment
Signature wines: aigueliere-velours, aigueliere-cote-doree, aigueliere-l-esprit
Tip: Velours (named for the silkiness of the wine) is the upper-tier Terrasses du Larzac; L'Esprit is the regular cuvee.
Domaine de Cigalus is one of Gerard Bertrand's flagship biodynamic estates at Bizanet near Narbonne (Demeter certified since 2009). The Cigalus blanc is a Chardonnay-Sauvignon Blanc-Viognier blend at the upper end of the budget range (~EUR22), and is the white-wine showcase of Bertrand's biodynamic portfolio. The estate's red Cigalus is similarly priced.
Tip: Cigalus visits combine a biodynamic farm tour with a producer-led tasting at the Chateau l'Hospitalet hotel and restaurant complex. The white sits at the budget ceiling; pair with grilled sea bass or langoustines.