Isabel Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc jean-marc-brocard laurel and sage nuances add

laurel and sage nuances add to the bright cherry and raspberry aromas

or a light lemon pasta

we then progressed into a very mild spring and an equally mild summer with only one day recorded over 40oC

Proprietor Hubert de Böuard reminded me that there is less Cabernet Franc in the blend (30%) due to the frost

Each parcel of vines

Isabel Estate Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc jean-marc-brocard laurel and sage nuances addAn alluring nose displays notes of grapefruit and citrus with hints of lemongrass and passionfruit. The palate is concentrated and layered with bright citrus and tropical fruits giving way to a creamy mid palate and mineral finish.