Contre-Jour
Bordeaux AOP, France
French Sauvignon Blanc-driven Bordeaux blend in bright focus
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Contre-Jour
Bordeaux Blanc
Contre-Jour focuses on the bright, crisp sunlight from this vintage’s growing season and captures the fresh citrus notes and natural acidity of this quintessentially Sauvignon Blanc-driven Bordeaux white blend. It’s important to know that a very good white Bordeaux is quite enigmatic. They do not tend to be overly aromatic, they do however quietly command your attention with more understated scents like beeswax, or white flowers. In the traditional sense of being an Old World wine, ours is equally subtle and elegant on the palette. The overall expression and experience captures the chiaroscuro of sunlight and shadows, which makes our Bordeaux Blanc a perfect accoutrement to an indulgent seafood platter or on its own as a light apéritif.
ABOUT THIS WINE
Contre-Jour
Bordeaux Blanc
Contre-Jour focuses on the bright, crisp sunlight from this vintage’s growing season and captures the fresh citrus notes and natural acidity of this quintessentially Sauvignon Blanc-driven Bordeaux white blend. It’s important to know that a very good white Bordeaux is quite enigmatic. They do not tend to be overly aromatic, they do however quietly command your attention with more understated scents like beeswax, or white flowers. In the traditional sense of being an Old World wine, ours is equally subtle and elegant on the palette. The overall expression and experience captures the chiaroscuro of sunlight and shadows, which makes our Bordeaux Blanc a perfect accoutrement to an indulgent seafood platter or on its own as a light apéritif.
WINE REGION:
Bordeaux AOP
Probably the world's most famous wine region, Bordeaux is a true powerhouse of French quality. While Bordeaux is home to some of the country's most expensive bottles, it is also possible to find great-value wines from small producers. Almost all red and white wines from Bordeaux are blends. Reds tend to be a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. But just as important as the blends are the quality of the region's terroir and unique winemaking techniques. The Bordeaux region is divided by the Gironde River into two main parts. Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme on the the Left Bank, while Merlot dominates the Right Bank. White wines are usually a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. The AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) classification for French wine relates to wine being from a specific region that is significantly regulated. The regions are both large and small, each with its own set of rules for permitted varietals, production standards and quality control cues.
WINE REGION
Bordeaux AOP
Probably the world's most famous wine region, Bordeaux is a true powerhouse of French quality. While Bordeaux is home to some of the country's most expensive bottles, it is also possible to find great-value wines from small producers. Almost all red and white wines from Bordeaux are blends. Reds tend to be a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. But just as important as the blends are the quality of the region's terroir and unique winemaking techniques. The Bordeaux region is divided by the Gironde River into two main parts. Cabernet Sauvignon reigns supreme on the the Left Bank, while Merlot dominates the Right Bank. White wines are usually a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. The AOP (Appellation d'Origine Protégée) classification for French wine relates to wine being from a specific region that is significantly regulated. The regions are both large and small, each with its own set of rules for permitted varietals, production standards and quality control cues.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Vegetable Terrine, Spring Pea Risotto
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Vegetable Terrine, Spring Pea Risotto
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Vegetable Terrine, Spring Pea Risotto
Pairs well with…
Oysters, Vegetable Terrine, Spring Pea Risotto
TASTING NOTES:
White Flowers
Green Apple
Lemon
Notes of white flowers, green apple, crushed rocks, and a citrus-lemon salinity with an almost weightless depth and lingering finish on the palette.
TASTING NOTES
White Flowers
Green Apple
Lemon
Notes of white flowers, green apple, crushed rocks, and a citrus-lemon salinity with an almost weightless depth and lingering finish on the palette.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Contre-Jour
Every now and then, a light will catch your eye and draws you in. Almost without noticing, it is as bright and full as the sun. Captivated, it's easy to feel completely immersed. The winemakers behind Contre-Jour want to evoke this sensation with their timelessly classic wines meant to be transported to an almost ethereal light.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Contre-Jour
Every now and then, a light will catch your eye and draws you in. Almost without noticing, it is as bright and full as the sun. Captivated, it's easy to feel completely immersed. The winemakers behind Contre-Jour want to evoke this sensation with their timelessly classic wines meant to be transported to an almost ethereal light.