Fortune Magazine celebrated the 4th of July with a wine roundup highlighting crisp and refreshing bottles to enjoy throughout the summer season, including Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Langlois-Chateau Sancerre 2019 and Château Minuty 281 2019.
In addition to touting Dog Point’s organic farming practices and handpicking 100% of their fruit (virtually unheard of in New Zealand), the writer described the 2019 Sauvignon Blanc as “wonderfully expressive, silky in texture, and blooming with perfumed aromas characterized by freshly squeezed citrus, completed by flinty and smoky tones.”
After noting Langlois’ reputation as a leading producer in the Loire valley, the writer shares insight about the winery’s 2019 Sancerre. “The grapes that went into the 2019 Sancerre come from a selection of the best vineyard plots as well as from sustainably managed vineyards, resulting in a wine that is serious and complex, while remaining delicate and approachable at the same time.”
The story concludes with the most special of the 8 bottles listed, which happens to be the crown jewel in the Minuty Portfolio, 281. The writer offers context on the origins of its label and name before discussing the wine. “Within the Minuty portfolio, the 281 is the most complex and rich rosé. Ideal for a cooler evening on the coast, the pale wine offers intense aromas of citrus fruits and white flowers, balanced by great depth with a pronounced mineral structure.”
Read the full write up of these wines and the other recommendations HERE
FORTUNE_Minuty-Dog-Point-Langlois-7_4Related Producers
Dog Point Vineyard
Marlborough, New Zealand
Almost since its inception, Dog Point has been recognized as among the very top (arguably the very top) wine producers in New Zealand. Their two very different Sauvignon Blancs, their Pinot Noir, and their Chardonnay are all wines of astounding quality and complexity not just in the context of New Zealand wines, but globally.
Langlois
Loire Valley, France
Langlois has a rich history as one of the leading producers in the Loire Valley. Their Cremants are produced with standards far beyond the appellation requirements and even beyond Champagne AOC standards. The result is Méthode Champenoise wines of incredible finesse.