Structure

Bodyfull
Acidityhigh
Sweetnessdry
Finishlong
Oaknone or neutral

Drinking window

Best 1 to 5 years from vintage.
vintage1 yrs5 yrs8 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 in the header is our own.

In the glass

Full-bodiedHigh acidityDryLong finish

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

  • Cervelle de canut Find cervelle de canut on TableJourney →
    The herbed fromage blanc sharpens a mineral Chardonnay's citrus and keeps the finish clean.
  • Salade lyonnaise Find salade lyonnaise on TableJourney →
    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.

  1. Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. 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.

  1. 2003: Saint-Bris granted AOC status

Facts

Producer
Domaine Jean-Marc Brocard · visiting guide
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).

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