Casa Marin Sauvignon Gris Estero Vineyard 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Casa Marin
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Gris Estero Vineyard
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
San Antonio (Lo Abarca Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Gris (100%)
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Reviewed by Decanter (Estero Vineyard Sauvignon Gris 2023). Casa Marín Sauvignon Gris has earned high scores historically (James Suckling, Tim Atkin, Descorchados, Robert Parker) and frequent placement on top restaurant lists

Tasting Note
Powerful floral and spicy aromatics with pink grapefruit, white peach and rhubarb; ripe, mouth-filling palate with saline minerality, a touch of smoky French oak and fresh acidity; long, clean finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, ceviche, grilled or roasted fatty fish (salmon, trout) with citrus or beurre blanc, creamy shellfish pasta, goat cheese, asparagus. Asian: prawn pad Thai, Thai green curry, miso-glazed fish, sushi/sashimi, sweet‑sour dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold fermentation in stainless steel; ~40–50% aged in large (≈500L) used French oak fudres for 4–7 months; some parcels fermented with native yeasts; minimal fining.

Vineyard Info
Casa Marín (María Luz Marín) makes cool‑climate, single‑vineyard wines from Lo Abarca in San Antonio. Known for low yields, coastal influence and premium small‑batch bottlings with international recognition.