Les Champs Libres 2023
Les Champs Libres 2023 is a dry, light-bodied red from Sauvignon Blanc (Bordeaux, France), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are very soft and acidity very high; oak influence is none. Good with goat cheese, asparagus, salmon, duck. Cheapest offer £80.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bosman Family Vineyards Upper Hemel en Aarde Sauvignon Blanc (6 Bottles) Bosman Family Vineyards · Stellenbosch | £101.52 | |||
| Spottswoode Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Spottswoode · Napa Valley | £55.00 | |||
| Vacheron Sancerre Rouge Les Marnes 2020 Domaine Vacheron · Loire | £118.00 | |||
| Malinga Vogel & Meer 2021 Malinga · Stellenbosch | £36.00 |
Les Champs Libres 2023 presents a structured expression of 100% Sauvignon Blanc, predominantly derived from Sancerre clones (80%). The primary source is a high plateau with deep clay over limestone, while the remaining 20% originates from the Les Acacias parcel, which features Bordeaux clonal material planted in the 1980s. This vintage showcases a complex interplay of citrus and stone fruit notes, tempered by an underlying mineral character. The producer, known for their meticulous viticultural practices, aims to highlight terroir through this carefully crafted wine. An exploration of its nuances may reward patience.