Domaine Gabrielle Vivien
Saint - Bris Sauvignon Blanc
Saint-Bris, Côtes d'Auxerre, Burgundy, France
Domaine Gabrielle Vivien – Saint-Bris AOC 2022
100% Sauvignon Blanc – Burgundy, France 🇫🇷
Overview
One of Burgundy’s best-kept secrets. While the region is world-famous for Chardonnay, Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc. This bottling from Domaine Gabrielle Vivien beautifully showcases how the grape expresses itself on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, delivering remarkable precision, minerality, and freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant aromas of lime zest, grapefruit, white flowers, and freshly cut herbs open the nose. The palate is crisp and energetic, revealing citrus, green apple, subtle gooseberry, and distinctive wet stone minerality that builds beautifully toward a long, savory finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and remarkable tension. The texture is sleek and elegant, balancing freshness with a persistent mineral backbone that keeps every sip engaging.
Food Pairing
Outstanding with grilled mahi-mahi, oysters, ceviche, goat cheese, sushi, or herb-roasted chicken.
Verdict
A fascinating expression of Sauvignon Blanc that combines the grape’s aromatic character with Burgundy’s unmistakable sense of place. Elegant, mineral-driven, and wonderfully food-friendly.
Did You Know?
Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy where Sauvignon Blanc is the authorized flagship grape, making it a unique exception in a region otherwise dominated by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Personal Pick
One of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. I love how it expresses Sauvignon Blanc from soils traditionally devoted to Chardonnay, proving that Burgundy can surprise you in the most delicious ways. A bottle I happily revisit whenever I want freshness, elegance, and something a little different.
Domaine Gabrielle Vivien – Saint-Bris AOC 2022
100% Sauvignon Blanc – Burgundy, France 🇫🇷
Overview
One of Burgundy’s best-kept secrets. While the region is world-famous for Chardonnay, Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc. This bottling from Domaine Gabrielle Vivien beautifully showcases how the grape expresses itself on Kimmeridgian limestone soils, delivering remarkable precision, minerality, and freshness.
Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant aromas of lime zest, grapefruit, white flowers, and freshly cut herbs open the nose. The palate is crisp and energetic, revealing citrus, green apple, subtle gooseberry, and distinctive wet stone minerality that builds beautifully toward a long, savory finish.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and remarkable tension. The texture is sleek and elegant, balancing freshness with a persistent mineral backbone that keeps every sip engaging.
Food Pairing
Outstanding with grilled mahi-mahi, oysters, ceviche, goat cheese, sushi, or herb-roasted chicken.
Verdict
A fascinating expression of Sauvignon Blanc that combines the grape’s aromatic character with Burgundy’s unmistakable sense of place. Elegant, mineral-driven, and wonderfully food-friendly.
Did You Know?
Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy where Sauvignon Blanc is the authorized flagship grape, making it a unique exception in a region otherwise dominated by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Personal Pick
One of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. I love how it expresses Sauvignon Blanc from soils traditionally devoted to Chardonnay, proving that Burgundy can surprise you in the most delicious ways. A bottle I happily revisit whenever I want freshness, elegance, and something a little different.