90 Pts James Suckling

No. 1 Sauvignon Blanc

Maison Dourthe was founded in 1840 and is a committed player in Bordeaux. Whether in its vineyards or with its partners, its aim is to share the wealth and diversity of Bordeaux terroirs and create the Bordeaux wines of the future. Over the years at Dourthe, we have developed a unique ethos defined by our close ties to the soils, teamwork, an appreciation of good things, and an unstinting quest for the very best. Sincere, passionate and artisan in approach, our teams are driven by a common goal to deliver authentic fine wines that express in abundance the true character of the Bordeaux terroirs, while deeply committed to the environment, biodiversity and Man.

Our passion for wine permeates everything we do, in tune with the soils and microclimates, committed to a winemaking approach in harmony with the typical profile of each iconic terroir and grape variety. Through its vineyards and wines, Dourthe focuses on rich and varied soils, with an unwavering commitment to elevating them to the very heights of their appellation.

The dedicated team has remained virtually unchanged since its early beginnings. Over the course of a succession of vintages, Patrick Jestin has passed on all his  ambitions for this wine to his son Valentin. The terroirs are selected with judicious care, favouring cool, limestone soils in a bid to harness aromatic purity, minerality and elegance.Two teams work fervently in the vineyard and winery alike and adopt a precision-led approach at every stage. Inspired by the great white wines of Sancerre, N°1 blanc is 100% Sauvignon blanc, of great purity.

AOC Bordeaux

N°1 White reflects our commitment to create a premium, aromatic wine – intense and well-structured – from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The vineyard blocks are rigorously selected to determine the best possible terroir/grape variety mix. Dourthe winemakers work hand in hand with our partner growers to obtain healthy, ripe grapes, and ultimately create a wine revealing rich flavors, good length, intensity and delicacy.

Tasting Notes:
N°1 Bordeaux white, fresh and aromatic on the nose, combines appealing citrus fruit aromas of lemon and grapefruit, with an elegant mineral hint. Direct from the outset, the wine develops into a rich, fresh and lively palate culminating in a harmonious fruity and persistent finish, characterized by the well-balanced liveliness and minerality of Sauvignon Blanc on limestone soil, the signature of N°1.

Food Suggestions:
Seafood, grilled fish, Asian food, cheese (goat cheese, Comté...).

"At last, a Bordeaux brand for real wine lovers". Robert Parker