Winery Bernard DefaixSaint 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 Bernard Defaix
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Saint Bris Sauvignon of Winery Bernard Defaix in the region of Burgundy is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Saint Bris Sauvignon of Winery Bernard Defaix in the region of Burgundy often reveals types of flavors of citrus, apples or green apple and sometimes also flavors of minerality, lemon or grass.
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 Bernard Defaix matches generally quite well with dishes of pasta, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or shellfish such as recipes of pasta carbonara almost like the real thing, barbecued mackerel papillotes or catalan zarzuela.
Details and technical informations about Winery Bernard Defaix's Saint Bris Sauvignon.
Discover the grape variety: Jaen
Supple, fruity reds with a clear to intense ruby robe, smooth tannins and a charming palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), soft spices, flowers and herbal notes. Airy profile for early drinking or short ageing. Essential component of Dão DOC reds, blended with Touriga Nacional and Tinta Roriz. Genetically identical to Spanish Mencía, indigenous Portuguese black variety from Dão.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Saint Bris Sauvignon from Winery Bernard Defaix are 2015, 2018, 2017
Informations about the Winery Bernard Defaix
The Winery Bernard Defaix is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 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: Vinification
Method and set of techniques for making wine.
