VITICULTURE: Chateau Recougne blanc, 100% Sauvignon, is an important illustration of the new international style of Sauvignon blanc being produced. We use anti-oxidative handling throughout by using measures such as dry ice to push out oxygen from stainless steel tanks and using minimal sulphur. We hand pick, transport in small baskets to avoid breakage, make a small sulphur adjustment out in the vineyard to sterelize, and then sort on the bench. A vibrating table forces any water drips off the skins. Pressing takes place in air bag press with a long pressing cycle as ideally we will only use free run and first pressing juice.

VINIFICATION: Fermentation is in small inox tanks that are cooled in anticipation of receiving juice. There follows a clarification at very low temperatures controlled by central computer. The fermentation is kept at 15-20 degrees, and this results in clean fresh acidity and fruit flavor balance. It also adds a racy touch to the wine, preventing it from being too heavy.

CHARACTERISTICS: Color : A clear, medium straw showing vibrancy.
Nose : Purity of Sauvignon fruit. Aromatic, intense, fresh lemon/lime, grapefruit and grassy aromas. There is a tropical note.
Palate : dry, medium body, fresh acidity, with crisp citrus fruit flavors.There is great appeal between the richness of fruit and the fresh acidity. Long finish. Vin de Chateau, chateau bottled, from a recognized cru. Modern Bordeaux sauvignon. Serve by itself, and delicious with seafood such as oysters from Arcachon.

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Château Recougne Blanc

37,5cl 75cl 150cl 3 L 5 L Récompenses - Awards 2009           2004