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Saint Clair - Malborough Pioneer Block 20 Sauvignon Blanc 2025

Saint Clair - Malborough Pioneer Block 20 Sauvignon Blanc 2025

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5/5 (2023 / 1 customers)

91/100

James Suckling

91/100

Decanter

16,5/20

Jancis Robinson

(2024 Vintage Notes)
New Zealand
Sauvignon
freshness
salty
ample

“Hailing from one of Marlborough’s coolest vineyards, this Sauvignon Blanc offers a tasting experience that blends richness and minerality: a New Zealand masterpiece.”

The latest vintage of Saint-Clair’s Pioneer Block Sauvignon Blanc once again showcases the exceptional precision of the work done on the Marlborough terroir. Its aromas of passion fruit, citrus zest, and sea spray are captivating and invite you to taste it. Silky and vibrant, it wins you over with its balance and fresh, briny finish. Screw cap

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Estate

Saint Clair Family Estate

Vintage

Pioneer Block 20 Sauvignon Blanc

Vintage

2025

Designation

Malborough

Region

New Zealand

Grape Varieties

100% Sauvignon Blanc

Regions

Marlborough region, specifically the lower Wairau Valley, with deep, well-drained soils, flat terrain, and a maritime climate—one of the coolest in Marlborough—"Block 20" vineyard

Viticulture

Reasoned

Grape Harvest

Manual (night harvest, cold)

Winemaking

Direct cold pressing, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at low temperatures with selected yeasts

Method of preparation

Vegan Label

Alcohol content

12,5%

Eye

Straw-yellow in color, crystal-clear, with a brilliant core and subtle emerald highlights

Nose

Vibrant aromas of fresh lemon leaves, jalapeño peppers, and cut grass, with subtle notes of ripe blackcurrant and sea salt

Palate

Bright and full-bodied, with notes of acacia blossom, freshly cut grass, and grapefruit zest; a salty minerality leads to a lingering, refreshing finish—very elegant

Serve

At 11-13°C

Open

1 to 2 hours before

Drink from

2026

Drink before

2030

Food and wine pairings

Food and wine pairings

Enjoy it with grilled fish seasoned with fresh herbs, tuna carpaccio with tarragon, or a platter of aged cheeses...

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Decanter

Decanter

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100 (2024 vintage)

Jancis Robinson

Jancis Robinson

Wine rated (2025 guide) 16.5/20 (2024 vintage)

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2025 guide) 91/100 (2024 vintage)

Customer rating

(2023 vintage)

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5/5

based on 1 review

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Review by Mr. VINCENT B. Published on September 6, 2025

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