Castellum Sauvignon Blanc 2023 75cl

In the Middle Ages, Castellum designated the central Castrum castle, a fortified village located on the heights in Languedoc. The name of this vintage evokes the fortifications of the City of Carcassonne, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Comments from Guillaume Barraud, Deputy Director of Estates: We are fortunate to have on a clay-limestone plateau of the Estagnère estate a plot of mature Sauvignon (15 years) planted at perfect density (5000 vines/ha) and with quality trellising allowing a beautiful leaf surface, the engine of photosynthesis and grape ripening. The oceanic influence allows for a cooler climate and preservation of the aromas of Sauvignon which are sensitive to high heat. With Gérard Bertrand, we saw the opportunity and the potential to create this exceptional vintage. The technical choices, in particular avoiding leaf stripping to keep the grapes protected from the sun, as well as the choice of biodynamic applications, allow this great Sauvignon a full expression of both the grape variety, the terroir, and exceptional minerality and freshness. First vintage for this 100% Sauvignon Blanc cuvée, part of which (2/3) is aged for 8 months in oak barrels, will compete with these international counterparts. Comments from Pierre-Alexis Menguel, Head Sommelier: A great Sauvignon blanc which is expressed by an intense aromatic with notes of exotic fruits and flint and by a fine acidity worthy of the greatest sauvignons. 2022 is a vintage already noted as the greatest in the last 50 years with ideal weather and perfect balance.