Winemaker Notes
Biscaye Baie bursts with flavors of pears, white peaches, lychees and passion fruit.
Enjoy it alone or with fish, seafood, chicken, pork or veal.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The alluring 2025 Biscaye Baie Sauvignon Blanc captures the vibrant spirit of Côtes de Gascogne with precision and lift. Evoking an early morning garden on a cool day, it opens with fragrant citrus, fresh herbs, and a delicate floral edge. Its crisp, “al dente” bite on the palate brings energy and focus, making it a natural partner for a steaming bowl of clams gently infused with ginger, garlic, and a touch of lemongrass, finished with a hint of Thai basil and white pepper. The wine’s zesty freshness amplifies the aromatics while cleansing the palate with each sip. (Tasted: February 26, 2026, San Francisco, CA)
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Offering the perfect balance of quality and value, Southwest, France is a recognized appellation that encompasses all wine regions in France’s southwestern corner (except for Bordeaux and Cognac, which merit their very own). Two of the more famous subregions here are Cahors, known for its Malbec, and Madiran, home of the robust Tannat grape. Bordeaux Blends are also popular red wines of the Southwest; Petit Manseng is the regions’s star autochthonous white variety.