Saint-Bris

Saint-Bris is a relatively unknown village appellation that has existed since 2003. The appellation is located in Côtes d’Auxerre (Yonne) in the village of Saint-Bris-le-Vineux. The vines consist exclusively of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Gris. This is special because these grape varieties are rare in Burgundy. It is therefore the only Sauvignon appellation in the region. The grapes are much more popular in the Loire, such as Sancerre. An area about 80 kilometres further west. Saint-Bris wines are also often compared to Sancerre.

Saint-Bris-le-Vineux is an old village with medieval cellars underneath. Some winemakers have cellars that are over 1,000 years old. They are up to 50 metres underground. These cellars and their corridors cover an area of almost 3.5 hectares. The wine is produced and, above all, stored in the cellars.

The soil around Saint-Bris-le-Vineux consists of different types of limestone and marlstone. We also find Kimmeridgian from Chablis here. The best parcels are located on the open slope to the north. These are the perfect conditions for the fruit to come into its own in the wine. The wines from Saint-Bris are fresh, soft and aromatic. They “dust” more than a Chablis produced a little further away. The flavours are of citrus, peach and crushed blackcurrant leaves with occasional exotic hints. The wines drink well when young. The total area of the appellation covers 160 hectares.