Ampelidae Marigny-Neuf Sauvignon 2018

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Ampelidae
Label Name:
 
Marigny-Neuf Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Val de Loire (Vienne / Haut-Poitou)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Guide Hachette: 2015 Coup de Coeur (Marigny-Neuf Sauvignon noted); Vivino average ~3. 5–3. 6; featured reviews/listings on Jancis Robinson and merchant catalogs

Tasting Note
Bright, zesty Sauvignon Blanc: citrus, green apple, box tree, mint and wildflowers with guava/mango hints, pronounced flinty minerality and piercing acidity. Crisp, precise, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, oysters/grilled shrimp, goat cheese, grilled white fish, ceviche, sushi/sashimi, Thai green papaya salad, Vietnamese spring rolls, light poultry and salads.

Production Method
Organically farmed on limestone and silex soils; hand/limited machine harvest, stainless-fermented, six months on fine lees with regular bâtonnage; minimal SO2 and focus on varietal purity.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Frédéric Brochet, Ampelidae manages ~90–100 ha around Jaunay-Marigny (Vienne). Organic certified, modern cellars in chalk caves; Marigny-Neuf is the estate’s approachable, varietal-led range.