Presentation
Presentation
The story of Saint Vincent goes back to the days of the Roman Empire, but it was in the Middle Ages that winegrowers chose Saint Vincent as their patron saint to represent them socially and religiously. Legend has it that Saint Vincent was chosen because the first syllable of his name is none other than "vin", the French word for wine. Saint Vincent's day is 22 January, the traditional day for the start of pruning. Saint-Vincent de Baron is available in Bordeaux red, Bordeaux rosé and Bordeaux dry white.
Location
Bordeaux is the largest vineyard for appellation wines in the whole of France. Situated in the South West near the Atlantic, it is crossed by the rivers Garonne and Dordogne and enjoys a temperate maritime climate. The richness, the quality and the diversity of its wines derive from the particular character of the terroirs, the experience of the winegrowers and the art of blending. Wines of the Bordeaux Sec appellation combine the fruit of the Sauvignon with the roundness of Sémillon in a well-balanced blend. A regional appellation covering the entire vineyard zone of the Gironde department.
Winemaking
Mechanical harvesting. Rapid destemming and crushing of the grapes. Pressing. Cold settling of the must. Alcoholic fermentation at controlled temperature until the sugar is used up, to provide a dry wine, in the presence of yeasts selected according to the required profile. Ageing on fine lees.
Varietals
Sémillon : 60%
Sauvignon : 40%
Sauvignon : 40%
Advice
Taste profile
Blanc frais aromatique
Tasting
Pale yellow colour with green reflections. Yellow fruit and flowers on the nose. Indulgent palate supported by a lively finish. A classic Bordeaux white.
Food pairings
Serve at between 10 and 12°C with fish or soft cheeses.