Gris de Sauvignon

Sauvignon Gris, a variant of Sauvignon Blanc, has pink grapes. ‘Gris’ grapes fall halfway between red and white varieties.

Description

Winemaking techniques

By machine, between 4 a.m. and 9 a.m., to take advantage of the cool temperatures and limit oxidation phenomena.

A long maceration period of 8 to 12 hours to extract the colour from the Sauvignon Gris skins. Pressing in a low-pressure pneumatic press, then winemaking at controlled temperatures, as for white wines, in order to reveal the grape’s natural aromas.

Maturation on fine lees. The wine is kept away from oxygen throughout the winemaking process. Bottled early to preserve freshness.

Tasting notes

The typical colour of a ‘vin gris’, very pale with a delicate hint of salmon.

Captivating nose with intense and delicate aromas of jasmine, juniper berry, lemon and peach.

Beautifully balanced on the palate, smooth in the attack with a fresh, lingering, wonderfully mineral finish. This wine perfectly pairs the softness of peach with the vibrancy of citrus.

IGP Côtes de Gascogne

Les Fumées Blanches

France

Domaine Les Fumées Blanches

Melon with Parma ham Italian style

Rosé

Sauvignon Gris

Awards

2018

Médaille d’Or – Vinordic Wine Challenge

Best Value – Vinordic Wine Challenge

 

2017

84 pts – Wine Enthusiast

85 pts – Aperitif.no

 

2014

Médaille d’Or – Best Value Anivin

Médaille d’Argent – Elle à Table

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