Sebastien Brunet Renaissance Vouvray SEC 2022 (750ML) Castillon - Cotes de Bordeaux

Sebastien Brunet Renaissance Vouvray SEC 2022 (750ML) Castillon - Cotes de BordeauxBorn and raised in Vouvray, Sebastien Brunet was destined to be a vigneron. He studied at the local viticultural school under the mentorship of local figure Vincent Careme. His father Michel inherited 4 hectares in 1974 and made a move to produce his own wines under the name Domaine Roche Fleurie. Sebastien joined his father after his studies and worked together for 6 vintages. Following his father passing in 2006, Sebastien took the estate to a new

Winemaker: Riccardo Cotarella

FOOD PAIRING Pair with spicy noodle dishes

and of a remarkable length

Aging: The wine is aged in tonneaux and 50 hl casks for 12 months

Part of Lustau’s almacenista series

and considered to be one of the young up-and-comers

Both part of the property Le Manoir de Gay in the mid 18th century

There is a lot to love about this Haut-Brion although in this blind showing I scored it the same as La Mission Haut-Brion

A bone-dry

the 2019 Winton Hill Bordeaux Blend opens with aromas of mixed berry coulis

it strikes a perfect balance between complexity and drinkability

sandalwood and pipe tobacco close