Chateau Sainte Marie Entre Deux Mers 2023

Fifth generation Stéphane Dupuch took the helm at Château Sainte Marie in 1997 and immediately transitioned the estate to organic viticulture. The Dupuch family’s south-facing vineyards stretch across two very sunny hilltops, which are among the highest points in the Gironde region. From harvest to fermentation and through élevage, Stéphane works to preserve fruit, freshness and terroir expression. 73% Sauvignon Blanc, 17% Semillon & 10% Muscadelle. Grapes are picked early in the morning, often before sunrise, and each parcel is vinified separately to maintain terroir specificity. Wines ferment with indigenous yeast, and all vineyard and cellar work follows the lunar calendar. The always charming Entre-Deux-Mers VV Blanc is aged on its lees in tank over the winter before bottling in the spring.