Renaissance Cicéron - Sauvignon
IGP Pays d'Oc
This Roman villa (-70 years BC) became a dependency of Lagrasse Abbey (8th to 12th century), then was privatised during the French Revolution (1789). The estate's reputation and advances in quality were boosted in 1970 by the Saunier Blanches direct descendants of the Nicolas family, the famous Parisian wine merchants. The property then changed hands several times. In 2000 Claude Vialade took over Château Cicéron and completely renovated it, making it suitable for wine tourism. An experimental vineyard was introduced to develop winegrowing adapted to global warming.
Sauvignon
10-12°C
The vineyards are located behind the area of Béziers. Deep soils promote development of aromas in the grapes during the ripening phase, producing a varied range of nosy aromas typical of Sauvignon.
The vines are trained on wires and harvested by machine or by hand in some rigorously selected vineyards. Yields total 70 hl/ha.
The grapes are harvested by machine and by hand by night to benefit from the cool night time temperatures. The fruit is destemmed and undergoes short skin-contact maceration. The juice is clarified at low temperatures (7°C). Temperatures are regularly controlled throughout the fermentation process. Small amounts of yeast can be added at the start of fermentation to improve aroma development.
This wine makes the perfect choice of aperitif, served well-chilled, and also pairs with fishes and seafood as well as white meats. Similarly, it can be enjoyed on its own when reading a good book or chatting with friends.
A fresh, nervy wine with a beautiful golden colour tinged with green. Floral with notes of citrus fruits and freshly-cut grass. Drink preferably within the year following bottling.
