Winemaker Notes
The best examples-such as this one from artisan winemaker Jean Marc Barthez, who serves as president of a small co-operative winery in the ancient village of Monsegure-will overturn everything you've come to expect from the usual lineup of "varietal" Sauvignon Blanc from Chile or New Zealand. Sourced from vineyards that surround the winery and fermented without oak to preserve the underlying expression of its classic terroir, this is Sauvignon Blanc as channeled through the unique prism of Bordeaux. With its cleansing acidity and flavors of citrus and melon, it possesses the deeper texture, elegance, and richness of body that are the region's hallmarks.