Rimapere Plot 101 2022

Colour: Pale straw with a green hues.

Nose: Distinct lime & lemon notes, developing with fragrant white flowers aromas, gentle oak complexities with a creamy “sur lies” overlay.

Palate: Elegant texture, rich lemon and grapefruit flavours. Fine and long palate that demonstrates an elegant persistence.

Cellaring: 2 to 5 years.

Baron Benjamin de Rothschild had the real desire to create his own Sauvignon Blanc. He purchased around 24 hectares of vineyard, ideally situated on the prestigious Rapaura Road, in the heart of the Marlborough region of New Zealand. This area’s cool climate is perfect for ripening high quality Sauvignon Blanc grapes and providing them with their typical lemon and grapefruit flavours, together with crisp acidity. “101”, is the name of the plot selected for this rare expression and the alternative wine style of Rimapere. The vineyard meaning “Five arrows” in Māori and simultaneously honours the Rothschild’s family coat of arms (five arrows symbolising the five sons of dynasty founder Mayer Amschel Rothschild) and traditional New Zealand culture.

The climate of this region allows the Sauvignon Blanc grapes to ripen perfectly, giving them their distinctive lemon and grapefruit aromas, accompanied by a lively acidity.

The Rimapere vineyard is ideally situated in the heart of the golden triangle of the Rapaura Road, on alluvial soil, mainly pebbles and gravel. Sauvignon Blanc covers 20 hectares (first vintage 2012) and 4 hectares are planted with Pinot Noir.

Gentle pneumatic pressing, cold settling, fermentation in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks for 2 weeks at 15°C