Matetic & Guillaume Letang - Las Cruces Sauvignon Blanc - 2020 - Le Baroudeur du Vin

Las Cruces Sauvignon Blanc 2020

MATETIC & GUILLAUME LETANG

11,90 €

A crisp and intense Sauvignon Blanc, from the cool terroirs of Chile

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Chile

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Vin White

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13%

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1-5 years

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100% Sauvignon Blanc

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This fresh and dry white wine will be perfect with a seafood platter, a warm goat's cheese salad, a fillet of cod with a citrus sauce, a salmon poké bowl or small Chavignol goat's cheese.

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Las Cruces is a coastal town in Chile near which a ship was wrecked in the 19th century caused by the relentless waves of the Pacific, depicted here on the label. The sea not only brings destruction, its influence reaches inland and through the Leyda Valley, tempering the climate and minimizing the risk of vine disease, making it an almost perfect place to grow grapes. grape. Sauvignon Blanc grapes are grown in the Leyda and San Antonio regions. The vineyards' proximity to the Pacific Ocean (just 10 km away) and its cool coastal breezes ensure slow ripening of the grapes. This allows the grapes to retain their natural citrus aromas and freshness, but also to develop seductive aromas. Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks is followed by a few months on fine lees which adds texture and depth to the wine. Bottling is rapid to preserve the primary character, flavors and freshness of Sauvignon blanc. This wine reveals intense aromas of pink grapefruit , lime , white peach , melon , quince , honeysuckle and a herbaceous character . The palate is invigorating and vibrant with a crunchy texture and a salivating finish.

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Aconcagua Valley Although the Aconcagua wine region is relatively small, it takes its name from the highest mountain peak in South America (Mount Aconcagua), with a reputation for producing some of Chile's finest wines that reach similar heights . The Aconcagua region itself was originally considered too hostile for grapes to survive. The climate plays an important role in the region; it is characterized by typically warm summers and mild winters with a large difference in diurnal temperatures during the day. The foothills of the valley receive little rain but are irrigated by meltwater flowing down from the towering mountains, which encourages the growth of grapes. San Antonio Valley Surrounded by the Santa Lucia mountain range, the San Antonio Valley is a small wine-growing region of Chile, located near the Pacific coast 80 km as the crow flies west of the capital, Santiago. San Antonio Valley viticulture is heavily influenced by the effects of the ocean. This oceanic influence is largely responsible for making viticulture possible here. Cooler conditions during the day and significant drop in temperature at night result in a prolonged growing season and slower ripening period

The little history of the country

Chile

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It was Hernán Cortés who ordered, upon the conquest of Mexico, the cultivation of vines in 1524. It gradually extended from Mexico southwards to reach Chile in 1555. During the first 3 centuries of colonization, there was no Cultivated in Chile as país, a black grape variety without character and very productive. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that noble varieties were introduced: mainly cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, sauvignon blanc and chardonnay. Twenty years later, winemaking was modernized under the leadership of wealthy owners and French experts who were forced into unemployment by phylloxera in Europe. Chile stretches 4,300 kilometers from north to south. It is wedged between the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Andes Mountains to the east, the Atacama Desert to the north, the Patagonian plains and glaciers to the south. These natural barriers prevented phylloxera from entering the country. Although the country is only 160 kilometers wide, it has ideal conditions for growing warm, intermediate and cool grape varieties, so much so that it is often described as a paradise for growing grapes. With nearly 300 properties producing bottled wines, Chile fluctuates between 6th and 8th place in the world.

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