Bordeauxs rare Sauvignon Gris is a pink-skinned cousin of Sauvignon Blanc, known for its richer-flavored wines. Hugh Johnson, legendary author of The World Atlas of Wine, has called THIS one (a former Best-in-Class winner) bloody marvelous. And we cant wait for you to taste the excellent 2021 edition, which arrives with a gold medal from the Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition and 90 points from Decanter.

Winemaker Jean-Marc Sauboua, an alumnus of Bordeauxs legendary Chteau Haut-Brion and a previous International Wine Challenge White Wine of the Year trophy winner, is famously quality-obsessed. He works his magic at Le Chai au Quai, the acclaimed boutique on the banks of the Dordogne river that Decanter magazine has hailed as a fabulous venture.

To source the fruit for this premium white, he headed just over the river from Le Chai to Ludovic Roussillons Chteau Le Coin, where the low-yielding old vines help produce extra-concentrated flavors. A portion of the estate-grown fruit was barrel-fermented at Le Chai, for a little extra richness.

In the glass, look for vibrant lime and gooseberry aromas, leading to grassy citrus and passion fruit flavors. Decanter judges hailed its "attractive nose of well-defined rhubarb and pear aromas. On the palate it shows a fresh and lively acidity." Indeed, theres a lovely freshness that makes this a fine choice for sipping solo. Or, pair it with classic French faretry a tarte au saumon fum (smoked salmon tart), roasted chicken with tarragon herb jus and more.

Decanter
90pts 2022

Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition
Gold 2022

Berliner Wine Trophy
Gold 2022