M. Chapoutier Collioure ‘Chrysopee’ 2017 domaine-de-la-tour-du-bief with yellowed straw and apple

with yellowed straw and apple cider on the nose

The wine walks the line between medium and full bodied with a plush mouthfeel

This is a classic Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc with all of the hallmark characters that brought New Zealand wine to the top of the world

Drink: 2029+"

The result is a dark

M. Chapoutier Collioure ‘Chrysopee’ 2017 domaine-de-la-tour-du-bief with yellowed straw and appleThe nose is initially dominated by black fruit, blueberry and graphite notes, and then opens onto hints of spices and violet. Palate: the attack is full, with a fresh, sophisticated palate of silky tannins. The blueberry notes make way for spicy notes that linger on a long lasting salty finish with a hint of iodine. Great finesse and purity.