COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Sauvignon Gris
PRODUCER
Château Carsin
REGION
Bordeaux
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Château Carsin's Sauvignon Gris 2021 is a dry white wine from the Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux appellation in Bordeaux, France. The wine is made exclusively from the Sauvignon Gris grape, a variety that distinguishes it from more common Sauvignon Blanc. Château Carsin is a family estate, with Nea Berglund currently leading the winemaking. The winery has been certified organic since 2022 and emphasizes sustainable practices, aiming to produce authentic wines with minimal intervention. The estate also engages in diversified farming, including fruit and vegetable cultivation and raising free-range chickens.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Château Carsin is a certified organic winery since 2022.
Fact 02
The estate reintroduced historic Bordeaux grape varieties like Sauvignon Gris.
Fact 03
The Berglund family also cultivates fruits, vegetables, and raises chickens.
Fact 04
Winemaker Nea Berglund focuses on minimal cellar manipulation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Château Carsin Sauvignon Gris 2021 begins with hand-harvested grapes. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, a technique selected to preserve the wine's natural acidity and concentration. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel, further emphasizing freshness and fruit purity. The estate adheres to certified organic viticulture and winemaking practices, alongside broader sustainable farming methods, reflecting a philosophy of minimal cellar intervention to allow the authentic character of the grape and terroir to be expressed.
