Callipyge - 2022 - Blanc - Graves - Château de Respide - 0,75L

An elegant and balanced Bordeaux white, combining freshness and aromatic complexity.

📋 Characteristics

• Appellation: AOP Graves
• Domaine: Château de Respide
• Vintage: 2022
• Grape Varieties: Classic blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon
• Region: Bordeaux, France
• Vinification & Ageing: Fermented in stainless steel vats and oak barrels to preserve the balance between fruit and structure
• Appearance: Pale to golden yellow, bright and clear

🍇 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Expressive and refined, with notes of citrus (lemon, grapefruit), tropical fruits (mango, pineapple), white peach and white flowers. A subtle mineral hint rounds out the profile.
• Palate: Fresh and lively, with balanced acidity bringing tension and brightness. The texture is silky and elegant, with flavours of white-fleshed fruits and citrus, evolving towards a long and persistent finish.
• Finish: Persistent and refreshing, marked by subtle minerality and a beautiful liveliness.

🍽 Food Pairings

Ideal with:
• Seafood & Shellfish 🦞: Oysters, langoustines, ceviche
• Grilled & Sauced Fish 🐟: Roasted seabass, sole meunière
• Asian & Spicy Dishes 🌶: Sushi, Thai curry, shrimp stir-fry
• White Meats & Mediterranean Dishes 🍗: Herb-roasted chicken, grilled vegetables
• Refined Apéritif 🥂: Fresh cheeses, fish tartare

🗓 Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now for its freshness and aromatic brilliance, or cellar for 3 to 5 years to develop greater roundness and complexity.

🌡 Serving Temperature:

10-12°C, ideally slightly chilled to highlight its finesse.

🏰 About the Domaine

Château de Respide, one of the oldest wine estates in the Graves, produces elegant wines that perfectly capture the Bordeaux terroir. Callipyge 2022 is a precise and balanced white wine, a perfect reflection of the minerality and finesse typical of this appellation.