Castellum Sauvignon Blanc 2022 75cl

In the Middle Ages, Castellum referred to the central castle Castrum, 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 Domaine de l'Estagnère a plot of mature Sauvignon (15 years) planted at perfect density (5000 vines/ha) and with quality trellises allowing a beautiful leaf surface, the driving force of photosynthesis and grape maturation. The oceanic influence allows for a cooler climate and preservation of the Sauvignon aromas sensitive to high heat. We saw with Gérard Bertrand the opportunity and potential to create this exceptional vintage. The technical choices, in particular avoiding leaf stripping to keep the grape 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 an 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 its international counterparts.

Comments from Pierre-Alexis Menguel, Head Sommelier:

A great Sauvignon blanc that expresses itself through an intense aromatic on notes of exotic fruits and flint and by a fine acidity worthy of the greatest Sauvignons. 2022 is a vintage already noted as one of the greatest of the last 50 years with ideal weather and perfect balance.

Appellation : IGP City of Carcassonne
Millésime : 2022
Format : 750ml
Cépage(s) : Sauvignon blanc
Degré d'alcool : 13.5
Sku : 822215

The work begins in the vineyard with great care in order to obtain healthy and well-exposed foliage. The grapes must have an optimal level of maturity. A plot selection is carried out on the clay-limestone plateaus of the Domaine de l'Estagnère. The harvest is manual with destemming and sorting of the berries during the harvest in two stages at the end of August and beginning of September to express the typical character of Sauvignon Blanc. The harvest takes place early in the morning to guarantee the freshness of the fruit with gentle pressing to preserve the aromatic side of the grape variety. Fermentation is initiated in a vat, then part of the juice will be aged in a vat (1/3) and the other part (2/3) will finish its fermentation in barrels. Aging in oak barrels lasts between 6 and 8 months before bottling.

The dress is bright with green highlights. The nose is frank and reveals great richness and aromatic complexity with intense aromas of boxwood, blackcurrant bud, flowers white as well as mineral and fruit notes exotic. A very beautiful balance marked by roundness and length in the mouth, typical of the greatest Sauvignon.

From 5 to 10 years old

Serve at 11°C with cooked fish and white meats. Good aging potential between 5 to 10 years.