Château Martinat 2013
14,5/20
Gault & Millau
This wine is characterized by aromas of citrus and exotic fruits on the nose, accompanied by a lovely freshness on the palate. The surprising richness of Sauvignon Gris comes through in the finish... This white wine pairs well with seafood or a nice grilled fish, for example…
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Eye
pale yellow dress
Nose
Fresh, with citrus aromas and hints of exotic fruits, accompanied by a hint of mint
Palate
A lovely freshness; the finish reveals all the surprising richness of Sauvignon Gris
Serve
at 10-12°C
Open
30 minutes before
Drink from
2014
Drink before
2019
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy as an aperitif, with seafood, grilled fish...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2015 guide) 1*Star (A high-quality, recommendable wine that lives up to what one would expect from its appellation(s))
About the estate:
A perfectionist, Stéphane Donze has set himself the demanding task of producing wines far above the region’s usual standard. After purchasing the estate, he and his wife Lucie spent fifteen years closely studying and observing the layout of their vineyards. This in-depth work—always pushing the limits of risk—has enabled them to achieve perfect ripeness and great precision in their wines.
Guide des Vins Gault & Millau
Wine rated 14.5/20 (Good)
3-star rated estate (High-quality production)
About the wine:
Fruity on the nose. A full-bodied, smooth white wine
About the estate:
The Château Martinat vineyard, which currently covers 24 hectares, is located in the town of Lansac, within the Côtes de Bourg appellation; the terroir consists primarily of fine gravel and red and brown clay. With an average age of about 40 years, the vines are predominantly Merlot (60% to 70% in the blends) and Cabernet Sauvignon, with a small amount of Malbec. Lucie and Stéphane Donze also offer a white wine, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
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