Home Wines Wineries Winemakers Our Team Stockists News Atlantique SAUVIGNON BLANC VINTAGE: 2018 VIN DE FRANCE WINEMAKER: FABRICE GOURAUD WINERY: DROUET FRÈRES DESCRIPTION Vineyards near the West coast and along the banks of the river Loire are cooled by Atlantic Ocean breezes and produce some of the world’s finest Sauvignon Blanc grapes. A classic French white. TASTING NOTES Vibrant tropical fruit and citrus aromas blend with intensely fruity and zesty flavours making this bone dry white a fresh and delicious crowd pleaser. Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. FOOD MATCH This aromatic Sauvignon can be enjoyed on its own as an aperitif. It will also accompany grilled fish and Asian cuisine. VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION Drouet Frères supply the fabulous Sauvignon grapes that are harvested at full maturity. Slow and gentle pressing follows the first phase of skin maceration to extract the aromatic compounds contained in the skins. Light racking after fermentation in stainless steel tanks between 13°C and 15°C for 18 days. TECHNICAL DATA Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc ALC: 12% RS: 2.3 G/L PH: 3.5 Malolactic: 30% VINHO VERDE VINTAGE: 2018 DOC – DENOMINAZIONE DI ORIGINE CONTROLLATA WINEMAKER: DIOGO SEPÚLVEDA WINERY: CASA SANTOS LIMA DESCRIPTION This wine is produced for family-owned Casa Santos Lima by Casa de Vila Verde Soc. Aric. Lda., whose wine heritage dates back to the 17th Century. The grapes are grown in the Minho region which has a cool climate influenced by the Atlantic, so grown in the Minho region which has a cool climate influenced by the Atlantic, so producing fresh, aromatic wines. TASTING NOTES Perfect combination between the aromas of four of the most famous grape varieties of the region. The result is a young, fresh, fruity wine, with a great crispy acidity. FOOD MATCH Ideal as an aperitif or to pair with any type of fish, seafood and salads TECHNICAL DATA Varietal: Loureiro, Arinto, Trajadura and Avesso ALC: 11.5% RS: 7.5 G/L PH: 3.05 Malolactic: No ROSÉ VINTAGE: 2018 VAL DE LOIRE IGP – FRANCE WINEMAKER: FABRICE GOURAUD WINERY: DROUET FRÈRES DESCRIPTION Vineyards along the banks of the river Loire are cooled by Atlantic Ocean breezes and can produce elegant and dry pale pink Rosé wines more than a match for those from Provence. This one is from the Cabernet Franc varietal. TASTING NOTES Pale pink, yet vibrant in the classic French style. There is plenty of wild strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose. The palate is deliciously fresh, elegant and soft with crisp acidity. Generous fruit flavours, but delightfully dry. FOOD MATCH Perfect fresh from the fridge, as an aperitif or with salads, meats from the grill and even lightly spiced Asian dishes. VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION Prime Loire Valley vineyards on soils of Gabbro shale near Nantes and the siliceous and calcareous clay of Anjou supply the fabulous Cabernet Franc grapes that are harvested at the end of September. After gentle pressing and careful racking, the alcoholic fermentation is started at low temperature (12-15°C). After 2 weeks fermentation, the wines are racked then left for a few months on the fine lees. TECHNICAL DATA Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc ALC: 12% RS: 0.5 G/L PH: 3.3 Malolactic: No ROSÉ BIB: 2.25LT VINTAGE: 2018 VAL DE LOIRE IGP – FRANCE WINEMAKER: FABRICE GOURAUD WINERY: DROUET FRÈRES DESCRIPTION Vineyards along the banks of the river Loire are cooled by Atlantic Ocean breezes and can produce elegant and dry pale pink Rosé wines more than a match for those from Provence. This one is from the Cabernet Franc varietal. TASTING NOTES Pale pink, yet vibrant in the classic French style. There is plenty of wild strawberry and raspberry fruit on the nose. The palate is deliciously fresh, elegant and soft with crisp acidity. Generous fruit flavours, but delightfully dry. FOOD MATCH Perfect fresh from the fridge, as an aperitif or with salads, meats from the grill and even lightly spiced Asian dishes. VITICULTURE / VINIFICATION Prime Loire Valley vineyards on soils of Gabbro shale near Nantes and the siliceous and calcareous clay of Anjou supply the fabulous Cabernet Franc grapes that are harvested at the end of September. After gentle pressing and careful racking, the alcoholic fermentation is started at low temperature (12-15°C). After 2 weeks fermentation, the wines are racked then left for a few months on the fine lees. TECHNICAL DATA Varietal: 100% Cabernet Franc ALC: 12% RS: 0.5 G/L PH: 3.3 Malolactic: No LATEST NEWS Atlantique Sauvignon Blanc Médaille Grand Or – Sélections Mondiales des Vins Canada Kickass Gold Medal Decanter Awards for Anciano The best Portuguese wine to buy now. Will Lyons, Sunday Times Winemaker Norrel Robertson joins the Gran Orden de Caballeros 90 Points x 2 ! Porta 6 – Wine of the Week Triple Gold – Anciano 7 Years © Guy Anderson Wines 2019 | Privacy Policy | Contact Us Home Wines Wineries Winemakers Our Team Stockists News