I have really come to enjoy Sauv Blancs. I think they are very food friendly, generally not sweet and reasonably complex/long for a white. A lot of countries make good Suav Blancs. New Zealand is well known for them but they are getting pricey. I don’t think I have had a lot of Chilean Sauv Blancs so this one caught my eye. The price seems reasonable and it got a good rating so I dove in. The wine is pale in color and on the nose is the typical citrus and grass smells one expects from a varietal Sauv Blanc, albeit a mild one. On the mid pallet there they are. All the typical flavors to match the smell. Lemon, grass, yum. On the finish the wine is on the milder side of medium, a little on the light side. Not aweful, just not as full as some. This is a wine that is well done. Alcohol and oaks are under control, and no bitterness. Not a bad wine at all. I would give it an 88-89.
From the LCBO Web site:
MONTES LIMITED SELECTION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008
VINTAGES 32060 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 14.95
Wine, White Wine, 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : D
Made in: Chile, Chile By: Montes S.A.
Release Date: Sep 26, 2009
Description
‘Aurelio Montes remains one of Chile’s great innovators and quality leaders.’ (Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com, June 2009)
Tasting Note
The 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Limited Selection is from cool-climate Leyda. Grass, fresh herbs, gooseberry, and grapefruit make up the enticing aromatics. With greater depth and concentration than its less expensive cousin, it is worth the extra premium in price. Score – 90. (Jay Miller, www.erobertparker.com, June 2009)
