Varietal

This wine called “L’Aubaine” (The Windfall) is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, a notable exception in Burgundy.

Tasting notes

A lovely golden colour.

Intense aromas of lychee, blackcurrant and exotic fruit.

Luscious and tangy on the palate, with aromas of yellow-fleshed fruit such as pineapple and a refreshing touch of minerality.

Food and wine pairing

Drink as an aperitif or with oysters, seafood and fish. Also perfect with white meats.

Serving suggestions

Serve ideally at 10-12°C. (50-54°F.).

Ageing potential

A pleasant, lively wine that can be drunk now and kept for 3 to 4 years in good conditions.

Origin

At the heart of the Auxerrois region, the old wine-producing village of Saint-Bris-Le-Vineux is known for its spectacular underground quarries at Bailly which once supplied stones for construction in Auxerre and Paris. Today it is the Mecca of Crémant de Bourgogne. The only Sauvignon grapes in Burgundy, once called “épicier”, are harvested here. The wine is typical of its varietal and marks the transition between the wines from the Loire and those from Burgundy.

Its high quality was first recognized in 1974 when it was given the VDQS (Vin Délimité de Qualité Supérieure) appellation, and once again in 2002 when it was awarded with AOC status.

On the left bank of the Serein River, 15 kilometres south-east of Chablis, the vines grow on clay-limestone soils.

Vinification and maturing

- Harvested must
- Static settling
- Fermentation for 7 to 10 days in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats (18 to 20°C) to bring out all the fruit and character of the Sauvignon grape variety.
- 100% malolactic fermentation
- Aged on lees for 4 months to add complexity and enrich the wine