Winery AthénaïsSaint-Bris Sauvignon
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or mild and soft cheese.
Taste structure of the Saint-Bris Sauvignon from the Winery Athénaïs
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint-Bris Sauvignon of Winery Athénaïs in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Saint-Bris Sauvignon
Pairings that work perfectly with Saint-Bris Sauvignon
Original food and wine pairings with Saint-Bris Sauvignon
The Saint-Bris Sauvignon of Winery Athénaïs matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of the corsican soup, baked sea bream or shrimps with curry and coconut milk.
Details and technical informations about Winery Athénaïs's Saint-Bris Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Terret Blanc
Lively, structured dry whites with a pale golden robe, a taut palate and preserved acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), white flowers (hawthorn), green apple, Mediterranean herbs and saline notes. A refreshing, sun-drenched profile. A traditional component of Picpoul de Pinet AOC blends and Languedoc whites. The white-skinned mutation of Terret, an indigenous French variety from the Mediterranean Languedoc.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint-Bris Sauvignon from Winery Athénaïs are 2013
Informations about the Winery Athénaïs
The Winery Athénaïs is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 29 wines for sale in the of Saint-Bris to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Saint-Bris
Unique Burgundy AOC in the Yonne (southwest Auxerre, only Burgundy AOC using Sauvignon): Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris signature white kings — pale robe evolving from lime and grapefruit to lilac and acacia floral notes, discreet Kimmeridgian limestone minerality, clean palate with integrated acidity, chiselled mineral finish. Atypical Burgundian cépage, pairs with oysters, shellfish and fresh goat's cheese.
The wine region of Burgundy
Absolute reference for great terroir wines: opulent, mineral Chardonnay in whites (chiselled Chablis, buttery Meursault, majestic Montrachet), fine and silky Pinot Noir in reds (full-bodied Gevrey, structured Pommard, delicate Volnay). Exceptional age-worthy wines with complex notes - red fruits, undergrowth, butter, hazelnut. Some lively Aligoté and light Gamay (Mâconnais). 29,500 ha, 84 tiered AOCs (Régionale, Village, 1er Cru, Grand Cru), 1,247 UNESCO Climats.
The word of the wine: PGI
Protected geographical indication. Equivalent to vin de pays in European regulations.
