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Big Beltie Sauvignon Blanc 2023
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Zingy, crisp & fresh - a lovely light Sauvignon Blanc More Info...
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Zingy, crisp & fresh - a lovely light Sauvignon Blanc
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Tasting Notes: Vivid lemon-green in colour. On the nose there are delicate aromas of lemon blossom, green apple and grapefruit. The taste is very refreshing, crisp and dry. The finish explodes with citrus fruit and lingers in your mouth. Beautifully straightforward and focused.
The Belted Galloway is without doubt one of the finest cattle breeds. To ensure winter warmth, the Beltie has a double coat of hair rather than the layer of back fat most other breeds require. Their meat is therefore lean and succulent. On those days when
you want a fresh, fruity and easy-sipping companion, look no further than this delicious Sauvignon Blanc. From Gascony, it is refreshing and zesty with crisp green apple, grapefruit and gooseberry flavours.
The vineyards are located in Southwest France surrounded by the mountains of
the Massif Central and the Pyrenees. The climate is sunny and warm with
Mediterranean influences coming from the east, but softened by the Atlantic Ocean
to the west. The Côtes de Gascogne area is home to a wide range of terroirs,
allowing countless potential of indigenous varietals from the region. The
winemaking process for the Big Beltie Sauvignon Blanc is all about preserving and
enhancing the harvested grapes freshness and aroma. Grapes are collected early
in the morning while temperatures are low. They undergo a cold soaking to extract
their beautiful aroma, before they are put through a pneumatic press in order to
preserve the grape quality. The deposit from the must is filtered and added to the
pressed juice which enhances the expression of primary aroma characteristics. The
alcoholic fermentation is slow using low temperatures in stainless steel tanks
followed by 4 months ageing on fine lees before bottling.
Fred was born in the small village of Limoux, situated amongst the Languedoc
vineyards. His father and both his grandfathers were vine growers, and he grew up
immersed in the vineyards, assisting his father from a young age. The cultivation of
vines has always captivated him, as he believes that the finest wines are crafted in
the vineyard.
Jancisrobinson.com, June 2024, 15 points: "Lightly grassy gooseberry fruit and lime. Fresh, simple, unpretentious." Wine Merchant Magazine, June 2024: "Maybe a Sauvignon Blanc at 11% isn't a prospect to set the indie pulse racing, and we were prepared to be a little underwhelmed by this Cotes de Gascogne bottling. Yet what a pleasant bank holiday surprise it turned out to be, with its subtle grass and grapefruit undertones and easy going freshness. Despite the name, it's not really big, but it is quite clever."
Food Match : Perfect on it's own. Great with seafood, salads - grilled chicken salad, goats cheese salad.
ABV: 11%
Grape : Sauvignon Blanc
Producer : Frederic Garrabou
Country : Gascony, France
