Sauvignon Blanc Duc de Capelle 2022
Country
France
Region
Languedoc - Pays d`Oc
Producer
Duc de Capelle
Grape(s)
Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Type
White
Style
Aromatic
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Light bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No
Region
The Pays d`Oc is a hot, dry, hilly region of contrasting soil types adjoining the Mediterranean coast. It is perfectly adapted to the cultivation of the vine, which by origin is a Mediterranean plant. The hills surrounding the city of Carcassonne are the source for this wine, where the limestone serves to keep the roots relatively cool, thus providing a freshness in this hot environment. The wines are fruity and fresh, showing great expression of their varieties. The area grows a range of French varietials such as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Grenache for reds and for whites Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Producer
The `Duc de Capelle` range of French regional wines were created by the buying team to satisfy the demands of discerning restaurateur. Each autumn, as the new vintage fermentations are completed, the Capelle blends are created from the selected vats submitted by regional producers from Southwest France and northern Languedoc. Here, the grapes benefit from the warm temperatures and achieve full ripeness, and protective winemaking ensures these fruity aromas and flavours shine through in the wine. Each of the wines have clearly defined varietal character and universal appeal. A Duc de Capelle wine has twice been selected into the ‘Top 100 Vin de Pays’.
Tasting Notes
The Duc de Capelle is an aromatic Sauvignon Blanc, made protectively in stainless steel to preserve the varietal character of the juice. On appearance it is yellow in colour with green glints, and the nose is typically grassy with zesty citrus character particularly notes of lemon and lime. The palate is bursting with exotic gooseberry and grapefruit flavours which develop on the palate creating a well-rounded wine, balanced with fresh acidity. A beautifully crisp white to transport you to the South of France.
Food
An excellent aperitif wine and good accompaniment to cold seafood salads, shellfish, grilled vegetables and asparagus.
Media
A French top Vin de Pays two years in succession.
