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. — 9 days ago

Marc Melser

9.3

We had the 2018 Vintage on 6/26-27/24. An excellent PN from Hahn. Tastes of black cherry, plum and baking spices. A wonderful mouthfeel. Well balanced. Fruit forward, New World. Would buy more. — 2 years ago

Rachael

9.2

I thought this one was great one. Sweet, fruity, medium bodied and easy to drink. — 4 years ago

Russell Pfeiffer

8.9

Very good chard. Bought at costco. Should buy again. — 5 years ago

Lisa Pitre

9.2

Gabrielle and Mathew’s wedding white wine — 7 years ago

Nicole

9.2

Rachel and Gabrielle - La Rondinerie — 8 years ago

Richard Russell

8.9

We enjoy this wine. — 5 months ago

Alan Cornell

9.4

Let it breathe for an hour and then enjoyed with Medium rare ribeyes, mushrooms and potatoes dauphinoise. Fruit noticeable, but nice finish and paired perfectly with meal — 9 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Pure & Lively 100% Chardonnay, beautifully expressive from the Chablis AOC, showing classic typicity with a modern touch. Golden hue in the glass, it opens with ripe white peach, apricot, lemon zest, and white florals, layered over a bright saline minerality.

The palate follows through seamlessly, crisp lemon peel, peach skin, unripe apricot, and that signature Chablis salinity. Medium+ body, high acidity, and a lovely touch of brioche and vanilla add nuance and texture.

Vibrant, energetic, and beautifully balanced, a serious overachiever at its price point. 🍑🍋🧂a Chablis that never disappoints!!! — a year ago

Clarissa Tant

9.1

Girls weekend with Gabrielle — 2 years ago

Chey And Rich

9.0

A bit too light for me but its still good. — 4 years ago

Dan R

9.1

Young winemakers making serious noise in the area. I’m following. There’s some funk that blows off quickly and underneath is a chunky, complex and chiseled expression. The terroir really comes through on the edges, slate and mineral. Crushed red fruit and herbs on the mid palate. Could use some time. Very interesting and provocative. Falls somewhere in between old school rusticity and the energy you find in good examples of new school minimalist winemaking. — 6 years ago

Tobin Trevarthen

9.0

Plums, blackberry, prunes. Nice finish. — 9 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.0

Erstaunlich vollmundig. Dunkelfruchtig, teerig und leicht tabak. Etwas komplexität, was für den preis um die 15 Euro sehr erstaunlich ist. — 8 months ago

John W

9.2

Golden coloration. On the nose, white stone fruit, apple and minerals. On the palate, creamy/lush mouthfeel, white stone fruit, pear, minerals, and citrus. Long finish. Nice crisp acidity. — 10 months ago

K S

9.3

With Marlene and Sharon at Gabrielle kreuther nyc — 2 years ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Bright straw gold. Abundant nose of minty baked quince. Surprisingly complex medium palate confirms the nose with eucalyptus replacing the mint and adding hints of orange and white pepper. Medium acidity. The wine is clearly oaked (French, of course), but the oak is well integrated, adding an "equal partner" flavor component instead of an added feature. Moderately long finish continues the palate. Reminiscent of Petit Chablis without the inherent disappointment. Drink now with poultry, weighty fish, and pot pie. — 2 years ago

Madison-Ann Stanley

10

One of my favorite cabs! — 4 years ago

with Kaley and Danielle

Silvia's Wine

Founder, V&N Cellars - Barcelona

9.4

Revisited. Probably one of my top Champagnes I tasted in 2018 so far. Checking on availability as I type. — 8 years ago

Hannah Vickers

8.9

Great value and lovely mouthfeel. — 8 years ago