Sainte Anne by Anne de Joyeuse Sauvignon blanc White
Summum Wines -
White,
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
history
In 1929 a group of wine producers decided to mutualise their equipment and their experience by creating a winery to commercialise red wines from the upper valley of the Aude river. White wines were produced at a later stage. They chose the name Anne de Joyeuse as a tribute to the Duc de Joyeuse who was the first landlord to be honoured at the court of King Henri III. In exchange for his loyal services, the king offered him a Lordship and land surrounding Limoux. From 1972, they decided to plant the red grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Cabernet-Franc and Malbec with Chardonnay and Sauvignon for white wines. These varieties are perfectly adapted to the Limoux terroir, benefiting from the climatic influence of four terroirs : Mediterranean, Oceanic, Pyrenean and Autan.
Vineyard
Between the city of Carcasonne and the upper Aude valley in South of France. Hillside terroirs above Carcassonne and the upper Aude Valley. Yield : 3 tonnes per acre.
Winemaking
Skin contact followed by gentle pressing. 15 days fermentation in stainless steel between 15 and 16° C. early bottling.
Tasting notes
Citrus hints with blackcurrant, gooseberries and a hint of Muscat. Lively and Fresh.
Food pairing
Aperitif but is ideal with grilled fish and shellfish. Serve cold (46° F).
Aging potential
To be drunk within 2 years.
Grape varieties
Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Terrisson Wines
195 rue Guy Arnaud
30900 Nîmes - FRANCE
+33 (0)4.66.23.44.22
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