White
Sauvignon Blanc
Chile
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Country
- Chile
- Appellation
- Elqui Valley
- Body
- medium
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
seafood · salads · fresh cheeses · Asian cuisine
Rated vintages
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201586 pts
This Elqui SB smells about as neutral as you'll come across, with a hint of burnt grass to the nose. Oily and dense in feel, this tastes of salt and bitter dried melon.
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201488 pts
Fleshy peach, melon and papaya aromas set up a round, pulpy, full-bodied palate housing a creamy weight. Grapefruit, lime, melon and guava flavors finish a bit herbal, with shades of tarragon.
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201388 pts
This Elqui SB delivers green-fruit aromas of underripe melon and pea along with passion fruit. In the mouth, it shows good body and acidity, while grassy flavors blend with tropical notes. A green but not vegetal finish provides a good ending.