James Suckling 91
"A medium-bodied, crunchy and zesty white with bright citrus and green-apple notes. Very fresh and drinkable. 60% sauvignon blanc, 35% semillon and 5% muscadelle. From biodynamically grown grapes."

"Set right in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region, the magnificent estate of Chteau Sainte Marie enjoys an excellent geographic position. The south-facing vineyards stretch over two very sunny hilltops which are among the highest points in the Gironde region. Fifth generation Stphane Dupuch took the helm in 1997 and immediately transitioned the estate over to organic viticulture. Stphane is committed to working his soils, encourages biodiversity in the vineyards, and has been known to take extreme measures to allow his terroirs to speak for themselves. The Dupuch family is gifted in old vines, the most elderly being 107 year old Smillon vines, which due to their high altitude, uniquely survived the devastating 1956 frost that destroyed a large portion of Bordeaux vines on both banks. The remaining plantings of Sauvignon Blanc, Muscadelle, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc have an average vine age of 35-40 years. From harvest to fermentation and through levage, Stphane works to preserve fruit, freshness and terroir expression. Grapes are picked early in the morning, often before sunrise, and each parcel is vinified separately to maintain terroir specificity. Wines ferment with indigenous yeast, and all vineyard and cellar work follows the lunar calendar. The always charming Entre-deux-Mers VV Blanc is aged on its lees in tank over the winter before bottling in the spring. This wine catches the attention with its high quality bouquet, which reveals pretty aromas of white flowers and citrus fruits (pink grapefruit). Its fine and distinctive nose is very well balanced. It reveals a great freshness and complexity on the palate. Stphane's wines stand out for their complexity, texture, and endless pleasure, especially at such value-driven price points. These delicious wines overdeliver year in and year out!"~Distributor Notes