Name: Cullen - Moon Opposite Saturn Harvest - Sauvignon Blanc - 2018
Brand: Valade & Transandine
Price: 202.0 HKD
Availability: InStock

Cullen - Moon Opposite Saturn Harvest - Sauvignon Blanc - 2018 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Let's talk little, let's talk wine

The Cullen Estate is a pioneer of biodynamics in Margaret River and one of the first producers to establish themselves in the region in the 1960s. The grapes are harvested by hand on the day the moon is opposite Saturn , hence the name of the label, because they consider that it brings energy and minerality to the grapes. Once the indigenous fermentation is complete, the wine will remain for 4 months in new French barrels . The aromatic palette reveals complex aromas of green apple , pear, anise , pink grapefruit , lime zest , guava and hazelnut . A hint of wood highlights the whole without interfering with the purity of this wine. The flavors are complex, fresh and elegant with nuances of flint and honeysuckle . A beautiful energy animates this wine. It is a very beautiful Sauvignon which expresses itself like very beautiful Loire wines.

Where are we traveling?

Margaret River It is located 3 hours by car south of Perth in Western Australia. The vineyard is concentrated in the immediate surroundings of the small and very touristy town of Margaret River, eponym of the region of which it is the capital. Margaret River is the last major wine region to be discovered in Australia. It all started in 1965 when an agricultural engineer, John Gladstone, noted that certain soils were particularly suitable for growing vines. The climate is Mediterranean with oceanic influences and rainfall has dropped significantly in recent years due to drought. Margaret River has made a name for itself with its refined Cabernet Sauvignon, fine Shiraz, lemony Chardonnay and refreshing, herbaceous Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon wines.

The little history of the country

Australia

Australia began producing wine more than two centuries ago. This has resulted in a country rich in old vines, multi-generational winemaking families and an ingrained knowledge and respect for craftsmanship. Add to that a thirst to explore and innovate, a fearless attitude and a diverse notebook of 65 wine regions in many climates, and you have the makings of an extraordinary wine country unlike any other. Australia burst into export markets in the 1980s and since then has been providing the world with vibrant, fruity and exceptional value wines. Until the late 1990s and early 2000s, Australian wine history was dominated by examples of Shiraz, Grenache and overly concentrated red blends. Between these two extremes lies the diversity of Australia's offering of high quality and regional wines that has always existed. Australian viticulture is mainly concentrated on the southern oceanic edge where conditions are cooler. There are four main wine regions located around major cities. Western Australia around Perth, South Australia around Adelaide, Victoria around Melbourne and New South Wales around Sydney. The country is one of the largest wine producers in the world, and was the 4th largest exporter in the world in 2011. This recent development now makes Australia one of the most prominent countries for the quality of its wines. You can taste Australian wines all over the country. Each Australian region has its own grape varieties. Australian wines are defined by their grape variety, unlike French wines which are defined by their terroir.