Château Le Coin Sauvignon Gris 2023
Classic Movie Pairing
The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)In this comedy-fantasy set during the Great Depression, Mia Farrow’s
wistful character Cecilia unites with her favorite film hero (played by Jeff
Daniels), who literally walks out of the movie and into her life. Woody
Allen’s film is an ode to our cinematic heroes and to the dream factory that lets us escape into exciting new worlds. Enjoy the humor and magic with a special treat: a glass of this unique Sauvignon Gris, a rare standalone grape from legendary Bordeaux.
THE WINE
Jean-Marc Sauboua’s rare Sauvignon Gris has quite the tally of awards under its belt. The inaugural release debuted to the coveted Prix d’Excellence at Vinalies Nationales, while previous vintages have won multiple gold medals and been praised by Gilbert & Gaillard judges as “very aromatic and pleasant…freshness and purity of flavors, with the addition of a very attractive tautness. Top class.” With its vibrant tropical-fruit flavors and grassy-citrus characters, the 2023 release has scooped 90 points from Decanter and gold at the Catavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition.
THE ACCLAIM
Wine-writing legend Hugh Johnson tasted Jean- Marc’s inaugural Sauvignon Gris and declared: “If you like Sauvignon Blanc but find its nettley, gooseberry-up-your-noseness too much, then the pink skinned version called Sauvignon Gris is for you…[this one’s] bloody marvelous.” And since it’s pretty rare to see Sauvignon Gris bottled on its own (if you see it at all), Le Coin is an extra special treat for your dinner table.
THE REGION
‘Bordeaux’ is a derivative of au bord de l’eau, meaning ‘along the waters’—and it’s no coincidence that the best vineyards are those nearest to the Gironde, Dordogne or Garonne Rivers. With so much attention paid to the region’s famous reds, it’s easy to forget that world-class whites are also made here. Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle are the main varieties, while Sauvignon Gris is most rare.
WITH FOOD
Given its similarly crisp flavors, Le Coin would be a great match with any traditional Sauvignon Blanc pairing. Shellfish (we like oysters), smoked mussels and salmon with capers or classic goat cheese are all tasty choices. Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, though— creamy, soft rind cheeses like Brie and Camembert or smoked Gouda will also work.
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