2018 Sauvignon Blanc
Calistoga
Coquerel Family Wine Estates is located just beyond the town of Calistoga at the north end of Napa Valley. The combination of warm temperatures and deep, clay soils makes this an ideal terroir for Sauvignon Blanc, our flagship variety. Our one-of-a-kind Premiere Napa Valley wine is a tête de cuvée Sauvignon Blanc from fruit grown in our estate vineyard. Made in a Pessac-Leognan style, the region of Bordeaux where our winemaker, Christine Barbe, learned her craft. We chose Block 9 this year due to its outstanding quality. It is then fermented with special yeast strains chosen for their ability to enhance flavors, texture and aromatics, then it is aged sur lie for seven months with frequent stirring to increase body and mouthfeel. This powerful yet balanced wine offers a unique and delicious interpretation of Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc.
Winemaker, Coquerel Family Wine Estates
Christine Barbe has always had a passion for Sauvignon Blanc. While a Ph.D. student in Enology at the Bordeaux Institute, she began making wine at Château Carbonnieux and La Louvière in Pessac-Léognan. For the next five years, she worked almost exclusively with Sauvignon Blanc, learning how to determine by taste the precise time to harvest the grapes to maximize the aroma and flavor of the wine.
Country born: France
Education: She holds a Ph.D. in Enology and Viticulture from the Bordeaux Institute and has extensive experience crafting Sauvignon Blanc—first in her native Bordeaux and now for more than 20 years in Napa Valley.
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
Christine understands the importance of picking the best fruit at the right moment, making multiple passes through our vineyard to ensure that grapes are harvested at peak ripeness and balance. In the French tradition, she allows the vineyard to dictate the style of the wine..
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