Sauvageonne Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Pan-seared sea bass with fennel, roasted herb-stuffed poultry, or artisanal goat cheeses such as Pelardon.
✨ Technical Specifications
Nestled in the rugged, volcanic landscape of the Terrasses du Larzac in Languedoc, Ch"teau de la Sauvageonne derives its name from the wild, untamed nature of its surrounding scrubland and rocky cliffs. Acquired by visionary winemaker G&rard Bertrand, this historic estate benefit from a unique microclimate where high-altitude vineyards experience dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. The Sauvageonne Blanc is a masterfully crafted blend typically composed of Grenache Blanc, Vermentino, Roussanne, and Viognier, farmed using biodynamic principles. The grapes are hand-harvested and partially fermented and aged in French oak barrels with regular lees stirring (b"tonnage). This meticulous process marries the rich, exotic fruit and floral notes of the Languedoc sun with a striking, salty minerality born from the ancient volcanic soils.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded by former international rugby player Gérard Bertrand in 1992, the Gérard Bertrand estate has grown from its family roots at Domaine de Villemajou into a global benchmark for the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Headquartered at Château l'Hospitalet within the coastal La Clape appellation, the producer champions biodynamic viticulture across hundreds of hectares of premium vineyard estates. With an unwavering commitment to biodiversity, terroir expression, and sustainability, Bertrand crafts an expansive portfolio spanning still, sparkling, and fortified wines. The estate is globally celebrated for ambitious cuvées such as Cigalus, Clos d'Ora, and Château l'Hospitalet, as well as pristine dry rosés, expressive varietal bottlings, and historic Vins Doux Naturels.