In the glass
Aroma: citrus, gooseberry, herb, white flower
Palate: lime, green apple, mineral, saline
A rare Burgundy Sauvignon Blanc, zesty and herbal with citrus, gooseberry and a fresh finish.
What it pairs with
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Cervelle de canut
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The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean. -
Salade lyonnaise
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Bacon, frisee and a soft poached egg find a foil in a bright, saline white that resets the palate. -
Chablis oysters
The wine's saline, oyster-shell minerality is the textbook match for raw oysters on ice.
How to serve Saint-Bris
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Cervelle de canut, Salade lyonnaise, Chablis oysters. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Saint-Bris is the only Burgundy appellation for Sauvignon Blanc, and Brocard a leading producer.
- 2003 — Saint-Bris granted AOC status
Facts
- Producer
- Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
- Classification
- Village (Saint-Bris, AOC)
- Oak
- Fermented and aged in stainless steel
- ABV
- 12.5%
- Price
- EUR 14 to 24 at retail
- Drinking window
- 1-5 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2003
Frequently asked about Saint-Bris
What does Saint-Bris taste like?
On the nose, citrus, gooseberry, herb, white flower. On the palate, lime, green apple, mineral, saline. Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. A rare Burgundy Sauvignon Blanc, zesty and herbal with citrus, gooseberry and a fresh finish.
When should I drink Saint-Bris?
Drink 1-5 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Saint-Bris?
Cervelle de canut is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Salade lyonnaise and Chablis oysters. The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
What grapes are in Saint-Bris?
The blend is Sauvignon Blanc (100%). The wine is classified as Village (Saint-Bris, AOC).