Domaine Naturaliste is the new venture of agronomist award winning winemaker Bruce Dukes. After twenty five years of applying his craftsmanship to international and local producers, Bruce has launched his own range of wines named after the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge which is the dominant land form of viticultural significance in Margaret River; our viticultural domaine.
"The sheer quality of the wines he makes is equalled only by his consistency.” James Halliday
Sauvage Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
Tasting Notes
Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon cultivars are well adapted to our gravelly soils and maritime climate. Sauvignon contributing fragrance and Semillon texture and capacity for aging. They are proven as successful long term partners. They are from the cooler southern end of Margaret River, which is renowned for its fragrant white wines.
Sauvage refers to the part wild ferment.
Bold aromas of red currant, passionfruit and orange blossom laced with exotic notes of lychee and clove. A creamy mouth filling palate delights the senses with an unexpected richness and depth of flavour.
Food Matching
Roast free range chicken | veal | strong cheeses
Maturation
1/3 new 500 L French oak Puncheons for 10 months. The wood is primarily from the Voges and Allier Forrests.
Winemaking
Fermentation and maturation for a year in 500L French oak puncheons allows a gentle ingress of oak elements, while preserving freshness. Sauvage remains on its yeast sediment during maturation, an ‘old world’ technique known as ‘sur lie’. This process of yeast cell breakdown adds depth, complexity and richness to the palate. The result is a complex, rich, and flavoursome food worthy cuvee.
Cellaring Potential
Attractive in youth and captivating with up to 8 years maturation.
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