Brancott Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

White

Uva

Sauvignon Blanc

País

New Zealand

Denominação

Marlborough

Corpo

medium

Acidez

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201589 pts

  Given the great potential of the 2015 vintage, it's reassuring to see that some big brands have scored successes like this. Explosive aromas of lime, tangerine and pink grapefruit burst from the glass, followed by ample citrus flavors. There's a hint of herbaceousness that groun…

• 201388 pts

  Even Brancott's entry-level Sauvignon Blanc is a solid effort, adding a hint of fumé character to its otherwise straightforward blend of stone and passion fruit. There might be a touch of residual sugar to give the impression of weight, but it's balanced by the tangy acids on th…

• 200988 pts

  This vintage of Brancott's Sauvignon Blanc knocks it right down the center of the fairway—clean and refreshing, marked by brisk acids. Stone fruit and melon notes abound, tinged with just the right proportion of green herbs. Drink now.

• 200891 pts

  One of Brancott's best Sauvignons in recent memory, the 2008 B is intensely herbal on the nose, featuring green tomatoes and bell pepper, but only mildly vegetal on the palate--well within the bounds of acceptable varietal character. It's on the full-bodied side of the spectrum,…

• 200786 pts

  Light and fresh, with modest grapefruit flavors matched by herbal notes and some flowery aromatics. Probably best as an apéritif. Imported by Pernod Ricard, USA.

• 200185 pts

  Extremely dry lime and green pepper aromas don't really roll out the welcome mat. Nor are the lean, tangy green flavors fully up to par. However, served chilled in a less than formal setting, say a picnic, it should work well enough. There's ample citrus and zest to save the day.