Grand Vin Blanc by Chateau La Sauvageonne

Structure

Bodymedium

Aciditymedium

Sweetnessdry

Finishlong

Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.

vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating above is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: white peach, honeysuckle, stone fruit, salt

Palate: peach, lemon zest, lees creaminess, mineral

Schist-grown Languedoc white blend of Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Roussanne and Viognier; mineral, long and saline.

What it pairs with

Mediterranean sea bass with fennel Vermentino's herbal lift matches fennel; the wine's mineral spine carries white fish.More wines for sea bass →
Crayfish or langoustine bisque The wine's saline core supports the shellfish stock.More wines for prawns and shrimp →
Aged Pelardon goat cheese The wine's lees creaminess softens goat-cheese tang.More wines for charcuterie and cured meats →

With cheese

Pérail Our pick Pérail is milky and sweet, with a melting, creamy paste under a felted rind. A southern white blend fermented or raised wholly or partly in barrel has the roundness to match the paste, and a saline, mineral finish that keeps each bite fresh.

History

The Sauvageonne Grand Vin Blanc was developed under Gerard Bertrand's ownership from the estate's schist-terroir white grapes. Aged in barrique for 10 months with the white blend held under Languedoc AOC because Terrasses du Larzac AOC is red-only.

2011Estate acquired by Gerard Bertrand
2017Demeter biodynamic certification

Facts

Producer: Chateau La Sauvageonne · visiting guide
Grapes: Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Roussanne, Viognier
Classification: AOC Languedoc
Oak: 10 months in barrique on lees
ABV: 13.5%
Price: EUR 28-40 at retail
Drinking window: 3-8 from vintage
First vintage: 2005
Biodynamic: Demeter Certified
Organic: ORGANIC CERTIFIED
Vegan: Yes (no animal-derived fining)

Frequently asked about Grand Vin Blanc

What does Sauvageonne Grand Vin Blanc taste like?

White peach, honeysuckle, stone fruit and salt on the nose; peach, lemon zest, lees creaminess and mineral on the palate. Medium-bodied with medium acidity and a long, saline finish.

When should I drink Sauvageonne Grand Vin Blanc?

Drink between 3 and 8 years from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30 minutes in carafe; the wine reaches its peak at 4-6 years.

What grapes are in Sauvageonne Grand Vin Blanc?

Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Roussanne and Viognier from schist terroirs. Bottled under AOC Languedoc because Terrasses du Larzac AOC is red-only.

What food pairs with Sauvageonne Grand Vin Blanc?

Mediterranean sea bass with fennel is the canonical pairing; Vermentino's herbal lift matches fennel. Crayfish bisque and aged Pelardon are equally strong matches.