La Peyriere Cuvee Prestige Entre-Deux-Mers 2018

Reviewed on May 7, 2021

La Peyriere Cuvee Prestige 2018 is a blend of 80% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon and 5% Muscadelle. Sauvignon Blanc is one of those grapes with lots of personality. It is often described as zippy, lively and tart. I'd urge you not to paint all Sauvignon Blancs with the same brush! Climate plays a pivotal role whether a Sauvignon Blanc is more grassy and gooseberry or peach and melon in flavour.

La Peyriere, being a blend, offers another expression of the grape. The Semillon grape in the blend contributes lemon and beeswax notes that you wouldn't find in a 100% Sauvignon Blanc. The Muscadelle grape adds pretty floral aromas. This wine also has some oak influence since 50% of it is aged in oak barrels. Most Sauvignon Blanc is unoaked, which helps to maintain the lively fruit flavours. There are a few exceptions, the most notable being Pouilly-Fume from the Loire Valley and Fume Blanc made mainly in the United States. One thing I respect about Sauvignon Blanc is that it is both easy to enjoy on its own or paired with food. You can't go wrong pairing this wine with goat cheese, seafood or asparagus.

Region - Entre-Deux-Mers AC, Bordeaux, France