In the Bottle: 

A blend of mostly Sauvignon Blanc for its bright, fresh fruit flavors with a touch of Sémillon (sem-e-yon) to add a rich mouthfeel. The grapes come from Santa Barbara County, a region next to the Pacific Ocean.  This allows the grapes to ripen in the warm sun while still maintaining freshness from the cool ocean breezes. Notes of ripe green apple and guava are complimented by rich lemon custard and cream with a hint of green grass in the background. The use of premium grapes along with extended aging in French oak barrels are what makes this wine part of the Lux lineup. 

Classic Flavor Profiles of the Varietal: 

We based Lux White Meritage on the classic white wines of Bordeaux and have used some methods that are typical for the region.  Both Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon have naturally high acidity and, like in our Chardonnay and Lux Chardonnay, this wine goes through malolactic fermentation, where a special bacteria converts the malic acid (the acid found in tart green apples) into lactic acid (the acid found in dairy products).  This gives softens the acidity and gives the wine the wine a rich, creamy texture.  The Bordelaise also age their white wines in oak, something that is relatively uncommon for Sauvignon Blanc elsewhere in the world, and it adds beautifully subtle notes of vanilla and baking spices.  Sémillon is a key component in this blend, adding a distinctive rich texture that make the wine feel more luscious on the palate. 

Varietal Facts (same as Lux Meritage): 

The term Meritage is a combination of the words merit and heritage created by winemakers in California to market their Bordeaux based blends. Both white or red Meritages are made, and the rules for each are essentially the same: the wine must be a blend of two or more varieties, and no more than 90% of the blend can come from a single variety. To qualify as a red Meritage, the wine must blend together two or more red Bordeaux grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, and Carmenère. For a white Meritage, the blend must include two or more white Bordeaux grapes: Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, and Muscadelle. 

History: 

Although it is well known as a red wine region, in the recent past Bordeaux was planted to mostly white grapes!  It wasn't until a large frost in 1956 devastated the region and the Bordelaise replanted with more red varieties, which were more commercially viable at the time.  In fact, at the time Sémillon, a white grape, was the most planted grape in the region. 

Did You Know? 

In Bordeaux's past, white grapes were typically used to make sweet dessert wines rather than dry white wines.  Sauternes, the most famous dessert wine of the region, was one of the favorite wines of Thomas Jefferson.  In fact, after tasting then President George Washington on the wine, Washington went out and immediately ordered 30 cases for himself.   

If You Like This, Try: 

Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Lux Chardonnay 

Standard Bottle 750 ml

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