Isabel Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc jean-marc-brocard Proprietor Hubert de Böuard reminded

Proprietor Hubert de Böuard reminded me that there is less Cabernet Franc in the blend (30%) due to the frost

The estate sits upon a diverse mosaic soil and rocks which winemaker Roger Saumaize expresses through the different bottlings

laurel and sage nuances add to the bright cherry and raspberry aromas

Each parcel of vines

we then progressed into a very mild spring and an equally mild summer with only one day recorded over 40oC

Isabel Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc jean-marc-brocard Proprietor Hubert de Böuard remindedAn alluring nose displays notes of grapefruit and citrus with hints of lemongrass and passionfruit. The palate is concentrated and layered with bright citrus and tropical fruits giving way to a creamy mid palate and mineral finish.