Clotilde Davenne | Sauvignon Saint-Bris

2009

White Bordeaux at its best—a beautifully-made, modern dry white from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc (crisp, citrus fruit), Semillon (full, lush) with a touch of Muscadelle (scented flowers) from a stunning vineyard close to the Abbey in La Sauve Majeure. Highly regarded in France—very affordable and great value for the money.

Case of 12: €145.20 75cl Bottle: €12.10 12 BOTTLES PER MIXED CASE

The Press

‘this is a fascinating wine....as lean and chalky as a chablis, yet pinging with lemony acidity and the chewiness of green apple peel, as well as showing a surprising squash greengage fruit that no chablis would be caught sporting.’— Oz Clark, 250 Best Wines, Wine Buying Guide 2011

'Top 10 White for Spring: A curiosity and a tasty one, too: a Sauvignon Blanc from Chardonnay country. …..Clotilde Davenne, the former winemaker at JM Brocard, has fashioned a delightfully crisp, lean and minerally example. It cries out for a plate of seafood.'
—Johnny Ray, Daily Telegraph, 19th May

'Her Saint-Bris has a fine mineral nose: not so different from a Sancerre, with good acidity and fresh fruit on the palate. And a quite different minerality from Chablis.'
—Rosemary George MW

Our tasting notes

A very pale, shimmering gold colour with a fresh green grassy, fruit driven nose. Crisp with powerful yet soft Sauvignon flavours—good acidity and balance. Beautifully made wine by a beautiful winemaker—Clotilde—you are a star. Perfect on its own or with anything to do with fish or shellfish.

Wine data

Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon
Appellation: AOC St-Bris
Alcohol: 12.5%

About Clotilde Davenne

Clotilde was the head winemaker at Chablis producers Jean Marc Brocard before she started on her own producing a range of fine Chablis and, where her heart lies, Sauvignon from Saint-Bris. She is a perfectionist who lives in a charming farmhouse in the Chablis village of Prehy amongst the vines making truly handmade and individual wines. Her style expresses the minerality and soul of her terroir.

About Saint Bris

The village of Saint-Bris-le-Vineaux lies in the valley of the Yonne River located between Auxerre and Chablis. The appellation is exceptional within Burgundy for only producing Sauvignon—elsewhere in this region the only white grape varieties permitted are Chardonnay and Aligote.

Prices are all-inclusive for deliveries within the Republic of Ireland. Minimum total order is 1 case (12 bottles of 75cl equivalent) and may be mixed 2 cases (24 bottles of 75cl equivalent) of your choice. We use recycled boxes for our mixed cases to help protect the environment. For more details, please view our ordering information or contact us on 01 845 7645 or info@fromvineyardsdirect.ie