Sauvignon De La Tour DOC Collio
Grape:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol:
14.5% ABV
Winemaking:
Hand-harvested; soft pressing; cool fermentation; time on lees; bottled after 9 months with additional refinement before release
Color:
Straw yellow with green highlights
Nose:
White peach, grapefruit, elderflower, passion fruit, with mineral undertones
Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied; vibrant citrus and stone fruit balanced by minerality; elegant, long finish
Body & Style:
Dry, complex Sauvignon; concentrated, age-worthy cru expression
Food Pairing:
Shellfish, oysters, asparagus, sea bass, goat cheese
Scores (2020):
No verified major-critic score published
Description
Greenish straw yellow, intense and delicate aromas of white flesh peach, lilac, grapefruit, passion fruit and exotic fruit in general. Wine characterized by a full body but at the same time velvety and elegant. Intended for ageing.