Bouchard Aîné & Fils "Héritage du Conseiller" Sauvignon Blanc

Classic French Sauvignon with elegance, freshness and a little more polish.
Sauvignon Blanc can be wonderfully expressive, but the best versions are about more than simply being crisp and aromatic. Bouchard Aîné & Fils takes the grape in a refined French direction here, balancing fresh fruit and mineral character with a softer, more rounded texture that makes the wine feel polished without losing its natural energy.

The Héritage du Conseiller range reflects Bouchard Aîné & Fils' approach to bringing together France's great grape varieties with fruit from suitable French terroirs. The Sauvignon is fermented at low temperatures to preserve its natural aromas and freshness, then rested on fine lees to give the finished wine a little more texture and depth.

The result is an elegant, uncomplicated Sauvignon with fresh fruit, subtle mineral notes and bright acidity. For Sauvignon Blanc drinkers in Ireland, it offers a pleasingly French alternative to the more overtly tropical style associated with New Zealand: fresher and more mineral, with a gentle softness that makes it particularly easy to enjoy.

Why we love it:
A beautifully balanced everyday Sauvignon that keeps the freshness we want from the grape while bringing a little extra elegance to the glass. It is aromatic without being loud, crisp without being sharp and versatile enough to work equally well as an aperitif or alongside dinner.