100% Sauvignon Blanc. St Bris is the only appellation for Sauvignon Blanc or Sauvignon Gris in Burgundy and this is certainly the benchmark producer. In the chalky soils of the Chablis/Yonne area, Sauvignon produces something altogether different to the nearby appellations of Pouilly and Sancerre. Exogyra Virgula is the name for a comma shaped, fossilised oyster that is so abundant in the soil in this part of the world. This looks fabulous, dripping with limey, spicy, sappy notes. You can imagine just how good a Sauvignon needs to be if it is to receive a review like the one below, from a world renowned Burgundy critic. Enjoy.
"A classic sauvignon blanc nose of cat pee and lemon peel leads to very fresh and energetic flavors that possess really lovely detail as well as fine complexity on the persistent finish. I also like the subtle minerality that arrives on the backend." 88 points, drink 2012+, Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 44.
"Smokier and flintier than the Moury, less ripe but more energetic. Citrus - lemon and lime, dried herb and lemon barley the main flavours. It's tight and flinty, with a subtle chalkiness, a tense sort of energy and excellent freshness and clarity - shines brightly. Some pleasant herb and bitterness on the finish. Delicious." 92 Points, Gary Walsh, www.winefront.com.au