Deep Down Sauvignon Blanc 2023 château-couronneau Viticulture and vine age result

Viticulture and vine age result in lower yields of concentrated fruit

Both varieties were co-fermented with natural yeasts

Slightly chewy finish with velvet like yet structurally firm tannins

I love the 2022 vintage

As a general guide

Deep Down Sauvignon Blanc 2023 château-couronneau Viticulture and vine age resultThe goal here is to turn the volume down and offer a delicious, honest and balanced expression. A very rare creation from Marlborough being wild fermented, 100% malolactic and only receiving a touch of sulphur at bottling. Old vines and silty soils (rather than gravels) ensure there is a talcy texture. A long 3 month ferment, malolactic and being raised in 35 year old puncheons means the fruit isnt high toned and the acids arent shouting. True to its