COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Nova
REGION
South West France
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Le Blanc Sec by Nova is a vibrant expression of the Côtes de Gascogne IGP in Southwest France. Crafted as an approachable, highly aromatic everyday white wine, it showcases the classic regional blend of Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc. The Nova range is curated to deliver fresh, modern, and fruit-forward profiles that capture the sunny maritime climate and clay-sand soils of Gascony, a region historically famous for Armagnac but now celebrated for its crisp, refreshing white wines.
ALCOHOL
11.5%
AVG. PRICE
€8
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Côtes de Gascogne was historically famous for producing grapes for Armagnac brandy before transitioning to world-class crisp white wines.
Fact 02
Harvesting for this wine takes place entirely at night to preserve the delicate, volatile tropical and citrus aromas of the grapes.
Fact 03
The blend combines Colombard's vibrant acidity and stone fruit notes with Sauvignon Blanc's classic herbaceous and citrus profile.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process focuses entirely on preserving the intense primary fruit aromas of Colombard and Sauvignon Blanc. Grapes are harvested during the cool night hours to prevent oxidation. After gentle pressing, the juice undergoes cool, temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks. The wine is aged briefly on its fine lees in stainless steel to add a touch of texture before being stabilized, filtered, and bottled early to maintain its signature crispness and vibrant character.
