Grand Vin De Bordeaux
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
THE EXPERIENCE
Ever since the Age of discovery, the Atlantic has been associated with adventure and conquest. The bold nature of the Atlantic spirit not only captures the intrepid personality of Sauvignon Blanc, but also alludes to the westerly location of Bordeaux, home to some of the most exhilarating examples of Sauvignon Blanc on earth. Mirroring the painting’s purity and vigour, the wine’s crispness and zest are as pure as a breath of fresh air.
THE WINE
This superb Sauvignon Blanc is the result of carefully selecting the best terroirs and parcels from Bordeaux. It effuses exotic aromas of lime, grapefruit and peach with wonderful richness, supported by a perfectly balanced structure. Typical of the 2013 vintage, this fine Bordelais Sauvignon Blanc is full of zesty freshness, leading to a lingering finish.
Serving temperature: 12°C to 13°C
Drink now to 5 years
THE ART
Miquel Barceló, Gran Rebozo – 2001
Mixed media on canvas – 200 x 305 cm – © Atelier Barceló – 2001
Inspired by and completed on the island of Graciosa of the Azores, the most westerly region of Portugal, the painting is highly representative of Miquel Barceló’s natural attraction to the sea. As wave after wave crashes onto the shore, seawater temporarily vaporises into white splash and foam. Untamed and unforgiving, the Atlantic and its primal power are vividly captured in this potent composition of masses in various forms.
THE WINE
This superb white wine is the result of a careful selection of the best “terroirs” of Sauvignon Blanc from Bordeaux. It reveals aromas of lime, peach and grapefruit, delivering a wonderful richness and perfect balance to the palate. This 2012 vintage provides a burst of freshness and a fine lingering finish.
THE ART
Sky – 1995
Oil on Canvas – 100 x 80 cm
Depicting a beheaded man carrying his own smiling head, this painting perfectly embodies the cynical realism that characterises Yue Minjun’s art. The blue sky and white clouds, meanwhile, represent the freedom and lightness of this delightfully pure Sauvignon Blanc.