Letter Series R Sauvignon Gris
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 4 years of vintage release to appreciate its vibrant aromatics and textural freshness.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Seared scallops, roasted pork loin, or creamy goat cheese salads.
✨ Technical Specifications
Brancott Estate holds a legendary place in New Zealand's viticultural history, having planted the very first Sauvignon Blanc vines in Marlborough in 1973. The 'Letter Series' represents the pinnacle of their craft, with each wine designated by a letter reflecting its heritage. The 'R' Sauvignon Gris pays homage to this rare, pink-skinned mutation of Sauvignon Blanc. Sourced from premier Marlborough vineyards, this wine is crafted to showcase a richer, more textural side of the region's terroir. Unlike its highly herbaceous cousin, Sauvignon Gris offers lush stone fruit aromas, soft floral notes, and a touch of spice. To build its distinctive mouthfeel, winemakers typically employ partial barrel fermentation in seasoned French oak alongside lees stirring, marrying Marlborough's signature vibrant acidity with a creamy, sophisticated complexity.
🍾 About the Producer
Originally established as Montana Wines in 1934 by Ivan Yukich and later renamed after its iconic home vineyard, Brancott Estate holds a legendary place in winemaking history as the pioneer that first planted Marlborough's Brancott Valley in 1973. This daring venture revolutionized New Zealand viticulture, leading to the 1979 release of the country's first Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and establishing a global benchmark for the variety. Now a cornerstone of Pernod Ricard Winemakers, the estate operates across premier terroirs spanning Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne with a philosophy rooted in innovation, precise canopy management, and sustainable viticulture. Brancott Estate is celebrated worldwide for its vibrant, aromatically intense Sauvignon Blancs alongside expressive, cool-climate Pinot Noir and finely structured Chardonnays, exemplified by premium tiers such as the Letter Series and the artisanal Chosen Rows.
🍇 Grape Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc