Château Bel-Air Blanc exudes appealing citrus fruit aromas of lemon and grapefruit, topped off with a mineral note. Initially direct on the palate, the wine reveals the typical poise of Sauvignon, balanced by exquisite, lingering, and fruity aromatic richness. A fresh, well-balanced wine, culminating in a long, elegant, aroma-rich finish. WINEMAKER Stéphane Derenoncourt APPELLATION AOC Lussac Saint-Emilion GRAPE VARIETIES 100% Sauvignon Blanc TERROIR Clay soil, 1.98 acres / 0.8 hectares. HEV3 certified, environmentally friendly VINIFICATION Temperature-controlled stainless steel and sustainable winemaking methods PRODUCTION 3,000 bottles ALCOHOL CONTENT 13% Technical Sheet PDF
Aromas of blueberries, black olives, and light walnuts follow through to a medium body with fine, polished tannins and a light coffee and blackberry aftertaste. WINEMAKER Stéphane Derenoncourt APPELLATION AOC Lussac Saint-Emilion GRAPE VARIETIES 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon TERROIR Blue clay, silica gravel, clay with crasse de fer. VINIFICATION 50% stainless steel and 50% concrete, all temperature-controlled. Aging 16-18 months: 1/3 French oak barrels (50% new) and 2/3 in vats. FOOD PAIRING Any kind of cheese, meats as well as chicken, vegetables, and pasta. ALCOHOL CONTENT 14% Technical Sheet PDF