2022 Saint-Bris Persévérance et Patience

The 2022 Persévérance et Patience is pure Sauvignon Blanc from La Petite Empreinte’s two tiny parcels in Saint-Bris. Three quarters of the fruit was pressed directly, while the remainder received a brief maceration, with each portion aged separately in 228 and 500-litre barrels before blending. La Petite Empreinte, which translates as ‘The Small Footprint’ is the estate of Romain de Moor and his partner Mélissa Bazin. Originally named Persévérance after one year in barrel, the cuvée gained its extended name after more than two years of ageing transformed the wine into something altogether more profound. This patient approach reflects Romain and Mélissa’s time working in the Jura with Ganevat and Labet. Bottled without added sulphites, it is a wine of remarkable complexity, length and tension. Deeply gastronomic and contemplative, it rewards taking your time with every mouthful.