Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Domaine Gabrielle Vivien – Saint-Bris AOC 2023
100% Sauvignon Blanc – Burgundy, France 🇫🇷

Overview
One of Burgundy’s best-kept secrets. Saint-Bris is the region’s only appellation dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc. Sourced from 25-year-old vines planted on Kimmeridgian limestone soils just west of Chablis, this wine delivers remarkable precision, minerality, and freshness while offering a distinctly Burgundian interpretation of the variety.

Aromas & Flavors
Vibrant aromas of lime zest, grapefruit, white flowers, and freshly cut herbs open the nose. The palate is crisp and energetic, revealing citrus, green apple, subtle gooseberry, and distinctive wet stone minerality that builds beautifully toward a long, savory finish.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively acidity and remarkable tension. The texture is sleek and elegant, balancing freshness with a persistent mineral backbone that keeps every sip engaging.

Food Pairings
Outstanding with grilled mahi-mahi, oysters, ceviche, goat cheese, sushi, or herb-roasted chicken.

Verdict
A fascinating expression of Sauvignon Blanc that combines the grape’s aromatic character with Burgundy’s unmistakable sense of place. Elegant, mineral-driven, and wonderfully food-friendly.

Did You Know?
Saint-Bris is the only appellation in Burgundy where Sauvignon Blanc is the authorized flagship grape, making it a unique exception in a region otherwise dominated by Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

🍷 Personal Pick
One of my favorite Sauvignon Blancs. I love how it expresses the grape from soils traditionally devoted to Chardonnay, proving that Burgundy can still surprise me. The 2023 continues that beautiful tradition with freshness, elegance, and unmistakable character. — 16 days ago

Mark S.

9.0

Rare one. Chenin’s sparkling. Citrus sour, but with sweetness. Quince. Tasty and elegancy. Maître de Chai Chenin blanc sparkling wilson vineyard Clarkburg @, Calist, 250920,90
Citrus quince ample acidity. Elegant.
Maître de Chai Chenin blanc sparkling wilson vineyard Clarkburg @, Calist, 250928-260101 — 10 months ago

Doug Scott

9.2

50% Grenache, 50% Syrah. Great Gigondas. Earthy, pepper, savory. Smooth tannins, balanced. — 3 years ago

Jason Brater

9.2

At PnP was really right and didn’t want to give up its secrets. A half hr of air and it relented—layers of flavors. Will revisit again as it opens more, but the nose and taste are delicious already. — 5 years ago

with Heather

Ginny DeLacey

9.2

Raspberry juicy upfront, crashes to something much more interesting and complex. Light notes of leather, mushroom, tobacco. Overall effect is mellow and charming. — 5 years ago

with Joseph

Joel Roskind

9.4

Csw fab Calif re table wine — 6 years ago

with Susan

Robert Ahlstrom

9.0

Ruby translucent, medium body, red fruits, currants, tart cherries, solid morgon gamay — 6 months ago

Ericsson

9.7

DRC Night at Secrets Moxché in Cancun. More La Tache and Richebourg. Blissful — 7 months ago

Erik Longabardi

9.4

So deep and beautiful — 2 years ago

John Willison

9.2

Round yellow fruit, herbal, rich yeast. — 2 years ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

4/2023. Nice smooth cab. Full of flavor and nice on the palate. Paired well with the Halibut at Hall’s Chophouse. — 3 years ago

Peter Alvarado

9.6

I had the 2019 very nice full body white. — 5 years ago

Natalie Harper

9.0

Lovely. Enjoyed more than I expected — 6 years ago

Ericsson

9.6

The line up. Cheers. DRC Night at Secrets Moxché in Cancun. Opulent elegance. — 7 months ago

Ericsson

9.9

DRC Night at Secrets Moxché in Cancun. Richebourg Magnum, the most incredible wine. One of the best Pinot Noirs I’ve ever experienced. — 7 months ago

John Willison

9.0

Honeysuckle and grapefruit. — 2 years ago

Brian S

9.1

Smoky, meaty, and minty, good but needs lamb. — 3 years ago

Blake Walker

9.2

Minerals, struck-match/gun flint for days. Citrus fruit. Crisp acidity balanced by smooth, round texture. From dry farmed Herron vineyard, old vines planted in ‘69, hand harvested. 9 barrels. 13.5% ABV. — 5 years ago

Severn G

9.0

👃 Lime zest, cold butter, distant vinyl, wet neutral oak; 👅 Lemon pith, warm yellow apple, warmed lemon. — 5 years ago

Brooks Burgum

9.4

Like an old friend.....a safe harbor in stormy waters.....just what I needed to turn to the evening before Thanksgiving. — 6 years ago