Winery Alexis LichineChevalier Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Alexis Lichine in the region of Pays d'Oc often reveals types of flavors of apples, tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc
The Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Alexis Lichine matches generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or vegetarian such as recipes of peppers stuffed with tuna and parmesan, monkfish in foil or zucchini quiche.
Details and technical informations about Winery Alexis Lichine's Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Epinou
Simple, light and fruity reds with a pale ruby colour, melted tannins and a light palate with moderate acidity, showing undemonstrative aromas of red fruits. A discreet rustic profile. Almost disappeared from commercial cultivation, preserved in INRAE varietal collections, it bears witness to pre-phylloxera ampelographic diversity and is among the heritage varieties under study. Rare French black variety, once grown in the South-West.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Chevalier Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Alexis Lichine are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Alexis Lichine
The Winery Alexis Lichine is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 87 wines for sale in the of Vin de Pays to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vin de Pays
Intermediate category between AOC and Vin de France (renamed IGP in 2009), 27% of national volume. Accessible, expressive wines defined by their grape: opulent Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon, round Merlot, peppery Syrah, floral Viognier with apricot. 76 IGP in France at 3 scales: regional (Pays d'Oc, Méditerranée, Val de Loire), departmental or local. Flexible rules, wide range of permitted grapes, free grape and vintage labelling.
The wine region of Pays d'Oc
The single-grape IGP par excellence: modern, accessible, frank and fruity wines, the popular signature of the Midi. Spicy Syrah reds (pepper, blackberry), round Merlot, structured Cabernet, generous Grenache, supple Cinsault. Crisp, tangy rosés. Opulent Chardonnay whites, lively Sauvignon, floral, apricoty Viognier.
The word of the wine: Alcoholic fermentation
Transformation of sugars into alcohol under the effect of yeast. These yeasts exist in their natural state in the vineyards and in the cellars. Artificial seeding with selected yeasts is however very often practiced.
