Saint-Bris Vieilles vignes Clotilde Davenne 2012
12.5%
0.75L
Intensity
A rare Savignon from Burgundy, offering a fresh and mineral cuvée with notes of exotic fruits.
More infoIf Chablis is considered as the kingdom of Chardonnay, then Saint Bris, located between Auxerre and the Chablis region, is the only appellation in Burgundy to perfect Sauvignon Blanc. It is possible to notice a slight influence of Sancerre in this wine, which lies about a hundred kilometres to the west. The soils in this area are similar to those in Chablis, made up of Kimmeridgian and Portlandic limestone and the vines are around thirty years old, planted on a steep north-facing slope. Harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes are destemmed, sorted and then macerated in contact with the skins for some hours before being pressed. The juice is then left to ferment in stainless steel vats at low temperatures, during which time malolactic fermentation takes place, before a maturation period of 8 to 12 months.
Enriched with a bright golden colour, this Saint Bris has an intense fresh and mineral aroma, with hints of citrus fruits and lychee. The palette is slightly austere, but offers a beautiful balance between a bounty of aromas of peach and pear and taut minerality. A wine best enjoyed within five years.
Lot presentation
Saint-Bris Vieilles vignes Clotilde Davenne 2012
The wine
If Chablis is considered as the kingdom of Chardonnay, then Saint Bris, located between Auxerre and the Chablis region, is the only appellation in Burgundy to perfect Sauvignon Blanc. It is possible to notice a slight influence of Sancerre in this wine, which lies about a hundred kilometres to the west. The soils in this area are similar to those in Chablis, made up of Kimmeridgian and Portlandic limestone and the vines are around thirty years old, planted on a steep north-facing slope. Harvested at optimal ripeness, the grapes are destemmed, sorted and then macerated in contact with the skins for some hours before being pressed. The juice is then left to ferment in stainless steel vats at low temperatures, during which time malolactic fermentation takes place, before a maturation period of 8 to 12 months.
Enriched with a bright golden colour, this Saint Bris has an intense fresh and mineral aroma, with hints of citrus fruits and lychee. The palette is slightly austere, but offers a beautiful balance between a bounty of aromas of peach and pear and taut minerality. A wine best enjoyed within five years.
Detailed characteristics
Quantity: 1 bottle
Origin: domain
Recoverable VAT: yes
Original wooden case / Original case: no
French customs seal: no
Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %
Region: Burgundy
Appellation: Saint-Bris
Owner: Clotilde Davenne
Vintage: 2012
Colour: white
Service temperature: 10°
Intensity: crisp
Leading aroma: exotic fruit
Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine