A classic dry white from Entre-Deux-Mers, the stretch of country between the Garonne and the Dordogne that produces most of Bordeaux's everyday white wine and where the three white grapes of the region are usually blended together.
Tasting Notes
Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights. Fresh citrus zest, white flowers and hints of tropical fruit. Crisp and vibrant on the palate with grapefruit, lime and a touch of peach, balanced by zesty acidity and a clean, mineral driven finish. Muscadelle is the least known of the three grapes and contributes the floral, faintly grapey lift on the nose.
Quick Facts
- Grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle
- Origin: France, Bordeaux, Entre-Deux-Mers (clay-limestone soils)
- ABV: 12.5%
- Style: Dry white, unoaked, crisp
- Winemaking: Gentle pressing, cold fermentation in stainless steel, aged on fine lees, no oak
Food Pairing
Oysters, grilled prawns, seafood platters, goat's cheese salads, sushi and sashimi, and lemon-roasted chicken.
Serving
Serve at 8 to 10°C. Straight from the fridge.
About the Producer
Château Martinon is a family estate in the Entre-Deux-Mers, the large region between the Garonne and Dordogne rivers that is the source of most of Bordeaux's dry white wine. It works with the appellation's three classic white varieties on clay and limestone soils.