COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Bijou Wine
REGION
Languedoc-Roussillon
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Sauvignon Blanc is a 2023 vintage white wine from the Coteaux de Béziers appellation in Languedoc-Roussillon, France, produced by Bijou Wine. The wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The 'Sophie Valrose' range is inspired by the legend of Sophie Valrose, symbolizing women's historical struggle for recognition in the wine industry. Bijou Wine is known for its award-winning wines from the South of France and its commitment to sustainable viticulture. This particular Sauvignon Blanc is noted for its layered complexity, achieved through a unique tri-harvesting technique, and a distinct minerality influenced by its coastal vineyard location near oyster farms.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€14
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Tri-harvesting method layers freshness, texture, and complexity.
Fact 02
Vineyard proximity to oyster farms enhances minerality.
Fact 03
Named in honor of women's fight for recognition in wine.
Fact 04
Bijou Wine emphasizes sustainable farming practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Le Bijou de Sophie Valrose Sauvignon Blanc is produced using grapes from sustainably farmed vineyards. The winemaking process involves hand-selection of grapes, which are picked at night. A distinctive tri-harvesting method is employed, gathering grapes at different ripeness levels to contribute to the wine's complexity. Following harvest, the grapes undergo destemming and gentle direct pressing with minimal skin contact. The juice is then fermented cool (13-16°C) for three weeks in stainless steel tanks using indigenous yeasts, a technique chosen to enhance aromatic qualities. After fermentation, the wine is stabilized and filtered before bottling.
