Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc 750ml

Very fresh on the palate with a good acidity and a natural hint of gooseberry, passion fruit and lemon.

A sure bet from the Les Jamelles range, this Sauvignon Blanc is a dry, aromatic wine with a refreshing finish. A rich, round and well-balanced finish. A lovely pale colour, Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc is taut and aromatic with flavours of fruit (passion fruit, wild strawberry), citrus (pink grapefruit, lemon) along with vegetal notes (green tomato). It also features floral nuances (honeysuckle), and a mineral scent of flint. On the palate, it is very fresh, boasting good acidity and refreshing astringency on the finish. Serve well chilled (8°C).

Les Jamelles was created in 1995 by Laurent and Catherine Delaunay, two winemakers from families who have been producers and wine merchants in Burgundy for five generations. Trained in both Burgundy and the New World and convinced, very early on, of the tremendous potential of the Languedoc region, they are passionate about its diversity of terroirs and grape varieties. All of their wines are crafted by the same team with the same philosophy and with utmost respect for the typicity of each grape variety. Chief winemaker for the brand Catherine Delaunay’s philosophy is to produce wines which preserve the true typicity of the each varietal, and which are pleasing and expressive, with lovely strength and nice freshness. And with a perfect balance between roundness and acidity. In 25 years Les Jamelles has become the flagship brand of Badet Clément and a reference for the Languedoc’s varietal wines with annual sales of six million bottles and distribution in more than 45 countries.

Composed of grapes from five carefully selected terroirs, Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc derives its freshness and minerality from the Thaulagoon basin, the dried-up marsh of Marseillette, the Upper Aude Valley near Limoux, and the western Aude department. In some of these zones, temperature variations are very pronounced with extremely hot days and very cool nights, allowing for the development of sought-after citrus aromas and flavours; while the grapes that grow on the slopes of the Orb Valley, north of Béziers, lend roundness to the wine. The grapes are harvested very early in the morning, even before daybreak. They are transported rapidly to the winery to be pressed. Alcoholic fermentation takes place quickly in stainless steel tanks with temperatures maintained between 18°C and 20°C. Air contact is avoided. Ageing on fine lees at low temperatures in a carbonic environment is brief, lasting just a few months. There is no malolactic fermentation so that the wine preserves all of its freshness. Les Jamelles Sauvignon Blanc is one of their first varietal wines to be bottled.

Tasting Note

Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for those who love freshness in wines. Dry, fruity and fresh with flavours of lemon, lime, Granny Smith apple and fresh leafy herbs. French Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for those who like a more subtle expression of the variety.