Unusual varieties, prestigious seasoned barrels and tiny production make this a credible premium discovery rather than a generic Bordeaux blanc.

Stéphane Heurlier works small Bordeaux properties with an artisanal, low-intervention philosophy, including indigenous yeasts, long macerations and careful soil regeneration. The wines prioritise texture and place over a standardised commercial style.

In the glass
Stone fruit, citrus and flowers with refined oak; rich but fresh, textured and long.

How it is made
Nine months in French barrels previously used by a Premier Grand Cru Classé Sauternes estate; only 3,000 bottles annually.

Enjoy it with
Lobster, turbot, roast chicken, creamy mushroom dishes or aged Comté.

At a glance

• Producer: Vignobles Stéphane Heurlier
• Winemaker: Stéphane Heurlier
• Grape(s): 50% Sémillon; 50% Sauvignon Gris
• Region: Bordeaux; Blaye; AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux; France
• Vintage / release: 2023
• ABV: 12%
• Style: Rare, oak-aged gastronomic white Bordeaux