Les Piliers Sauvignon Blanc 2006

« Elegant and subtle in its terroir of birth, it has often been distorted by today’s unrestrained search for originality.

 

Rather than manipulate it, I prefer to let my Sauvignon express itself fully. Its originality is the smokiness and minerality given by this unique terroir.

 

Hand picked in crates, refrigerated before arriving at the winery, the most subtle aromas of this magnificent varietal are preserved.

 

These are the choices I made to craft a truly remarkable Sauvignon! »


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Les Piliers Sauvignon Blanc 2006

Vin de Pays d'Oc

 

Terroir : Clay and lime

 

Varietals : 100% Sauvignon Blanc

 

Vinification :

  • Yield limitation through spring pruning and “green harvest”.
  • Manual leaf removal to improve grape ripeness and health.
  • Manual harvest at peak maturity with refrigeration of grapes.
  • Skin contact for 12 hours at cold temperature.
  • Gentle extraction through pneumatic pressing.
  • Sedimentation to 12°C for a rapid “débourbage”.
  • Fermentation in stainless steel vats at 14°C.
  • Aging on lees with “batonnage” for 5 months.
  • A single bottling run in February.

Tasting Notes :

  • Appearance : Pale yellow with greenish hues.
  • Nose : Lively and intense, with notes of grapefruit, boxwood,
  • violet and a smoky trace.
  • Taste : Full bodied with soft, fleshly, pure unoaked flavours and a long, fresh mineral finish.

Accolades:

 

Commended - Decanter World Wine Awards 2007

 

Les Piliers Sauvignon Blanc 2006