Sabourin Sauvignon

Blanc,Colombard.
WHAT IS THE CLIMATE OF COTES DE GASCOGNE ?
he Gascony area is a vast wine-growing region famous for aromatic white wines: it is
characterised by its temperate maritime climate
WHEN IS MARITIME CLIMATE?
An oceanic climate (also known as a marine or maritime climate) is characterized by cool
summers and cool winters, with a narrow annual temperature range and few extremes due to
maritime influence.
WHEN IS HARVESTING DONE?
In France, wine harvest time is known as la vendange. Because wine grapes ripen
at different rates depending on species, la vendange spans about two months –
typically from August to October. During this time, the French countryside is
bustling with activity as vintners work to haul in the wine harvest.
WHAT IS THE SOIL TYPE ?
The western part of the region is heavily influenced by the Atlantic ocean with mild
summers and wet springs. These parts are composed of sandy alluvial soils that have good
drainage. The Eastern part of the region is blessed with a continental climate with warm
Light to medium summers that have less rainfall.
bodied wine Where is COTES DE GASCOGNE LOCATED?
lime and grapefruit, The Cotes de Gascogne wine area is in the Gers Department in Southwest France. The area
passion fruit, white encompasses around 12000 hectares of grapes and is located between Bordeaux and the
peach, and bell Spanish border. The Cotes de Gascogne wine area is one of France's oldest wine-growing
pepper. districts. The area is located just west of Toulouse.
12.5%abv WHY IS IT CALLED SAUVIGNON BLANC ?
Sauvignon blanc is a green-skinned grape variety that originates from the city of Bordeaux
in France. The grape most likely gets its name from the French words sauvage ("wild") and
blanc ("white") due to its early origins as an indigenous grape in South West France
WHY IS IT CALLED COLOMBARD?
Colombard are typically light and crisp, mellow in tannins and high in acidity, creating a bit
of tartness, similar to a Sauvignon Blanc. Tasting notes include white peaches, stone fruit,
green apples and melon..
TASTING NOTES OF SABOURIN SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry and typically grassy-gooseberry Sauvignon Blanc, fresh and lemony
TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE
between 45-50° F
Examples of light white wines are Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio. These wines
are best served between 45-50° F, slightly cooler than heavier white wines. Rose
wines also taste best and maintain their crispness and acidity at these
temperatures.

45-50° F( 7.22 °C-10.00 °C)