14,5/20
Gault & Millau
This cuvée is characterized on the nose by citrus and exotic fruit aromas, accompanied by a lovely freshness on the palate. The astonishing richness of Sauvignon Gris comes through on the finish... Enjoy this white with seafood or grilled fish, for example...
Features
Estate
Château Martinat
Vintage
2013
Designation
Côtes de Bourg
Region
Bordeaux
Grape varieties
80% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sauvignon Gris
Terroirs
clayey, south-south-west exposure
Viticulture
disbudding, manual leaf removal, green harvesting, natural grassing of soils
Harvest
manual
Winemaking
very slow pressing, long fermentation at low temperature in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats
Tasting & pairing
Eye
pale yellow colour
Nose
fresh, evokes citrus aromas and notes of exotic fruit, accompanied by a mentholated nuance.
Mouth
lovely freshness, with all the astonishing richness of sauvignon gris on the finish
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
1/2 hour before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif, with seafood or grilled fish...
Château Martinat
Côtes de Bourg
Expert opinion
Bettane & Desseauve
Domaine rated (2015 guide) 1*Star (A serious, recommendable production, in line with what one has the right to expect from its appellation(s))
About the domain :
A perfectionist, Stéphane Donze has worked hard to achieve a level of production well above that of the region's usual winegrowers. After buying the estate, he and his wife Lucie spent fifteen years studying and observing the configuration of their plots as closely as possible. They have worked hard to achieve perfect ripeness and precision in their wines, always at the risk limit.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Rated 14.5/20 (Good)
Estate rated 3*Stars (very good production)
About the wine:
Fruity nose. Powerful, smooth white
About the domain :
Château Martinat's current 24-hectare vineyard is located in the commune of Lansac, in the Côtes de Bourg appellation; the terroir combines small gravelly soils with red and brown clays. Averaging around 40 years in age, the vines are predominantly Merlot (60% to 70% in the blends) and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a little Malbec. Lucie and Stéphane Donze also offer a 100% Sauvignon Blanc cuvée.
Customer reviews
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