This is a concentrated white wine with great elegance, complexity and power. The grapes are sourced from 30 year old Sauvignon Blanc vines grown on the hill of St Andelain in a mix of Silex and Kimmerigian clay soils. The individual parcels are vinified separately. The grapes are gently pressed pneumatically. Prior to fermentation in stainless steel tanks, the must is naturally clarified by cold stabilisation and some of the grapes are macerated on the skins for a short period to maximise flavour complexity. Either wild or selected yeasts are used, depending upon the conditions. The fermentation is cool and slow over 3 weeks and the wine remains on the fine lees. The wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans. It is a dry wine from the Loire region of France, made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes.
