Deep Down Sauvignon Blanc 2023 château-couronneau from younger vines in Clos

from younger vines in Clos de Guichaux and Clos des Carmes

Slightly chewy finish with velvet like yet structurally firm tannins

Both varieties were co-fermented with natural yeasts

who earned her stripes working for Domaine Chandon

Viticulture and vine age result in lower yields of concentrated fruit

Deep Down Sauvignon Blanc 2023 château-couronneau from younger vines in ClosThe goal here is to turn the volume down and offer a delicious, honest and balanced expression. A very rare creation from Marlborough being wild fermented, 100% malolactic and only receiving a touch of sulphur at bottling. Old vines and silty soils (rather than gravels) ensure there is a talcy texture. A long 3 month ferment, malolactic and being raised in 35 year old puncheons means the fruit isnt high toned and the acids arent shouting. True to its