Description
The “Lamarque” Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is named after the classic “Lamarque” rose, which is affectionately known as the ‘Queen of the Garden’. The “Lamarque” rose produces prolific clusters of white, lemon scented blooms which sit proudly on light green foliage.
Named in honour of Lilian Grace “Lamarque”, the maternal grandmother of Rosabrook owner
Sally Calneggia. This is a classic varietal made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes with lovely citrus fruit flavours and grassy undertones, delicately balanced with a light touch of French oak.
Product Tasting Notes
WINEMAKER’S NOTE: Straight Sauvignon blanc from the southern part of Margaret River region. Aromatic, grassy, gooseberry, with flinty notes. Textured palate with crisp fine acid finish.
VINTAGE: After a moderate spring, early vintage conditions were dry and warm making it an early harvest producing Sauvignon blanc in perfect condition.
VINEYARDS: Grapes sourced from a selected partner grower and own Rosabrook vineyard, south and east of the Margaret River township.
VINIFICATION: Harvested in early morning, crushed grapes were juice-extracted to a bright condition.
20 % full solids barrel ferment (no new oak, seasoned French oak barrels) for funky, complex, savoury texture.
20% stainless steel, light solids, on fine yeast lees for 8 months for lifted aromatics and creamy texture.
60% stainless steel, cold temperature, clean juice for crisp, bright, and fresh varietal expression.
VARIETAL/S: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
REGION: 100% Margaret River
ALCOHOL: 13%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 6.48 g/l
RESIDUAL SUGAR: Dry
WINEMAKER: Severine Logan
CELLARING: Drink now
AWARDS/RATINGS/COMMENTS:
94 pts, Halliday Wine Companion
Vegan Friendly
CFV –
20% fermented in seasoned French oak barrels on full solids; 20% fermented in stainless steel with light solids, on fine lees for 8 months; 60% cool-fermented in stainless steel. If you’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting winemaker Severine Logan, you will encounter a feisty, uncompromising and whipcrack smart French woman – her way is evident in this wine. This is long, expertly constructed and complex, with a saline acid thread woven through every aspect of the fruit. Super-smart wine here.
94 points, Erin Larkin, Halliday Wine Companion