2024 Chateau de La Jaubertie Cuvée Tradition Blanc, Bergerac

Château de La Jaubertie has become one of Bergerac's benchmark family estates, with the Ryman family revitalising the property and establishing a reputation for fresh, expressive wines that offer remarkable value. Situated just east of Bordeaux, the estate combines traditional southwest French varieties with modern winemaking and sustainable vineyard practices.

The vineyards sit on limestone and clay soils overlooking the Dordogne Valley, benefiting from warm days and cool nights that preserve freshness and aromatic lift. The Cuvée Tradition Blanc is typically built around Sauvignon Blanc with support from Sémillon and Muscadelle, creating a style that is vibrant, aromatic and wonderfully versatile at the table.

The colour is a bright pale straw with youthful green highlights. Aromas of grapefruit, white peach and lemon zest rise from the glass alongside notes of elderflower and fresh herbs. The palate is crisp and energetic, balancing citrus and stone fruit flavours with refreshing acidity and a subtle mineral edge that carries through to a clean, lively finish.

Perfect with freshly shucked oysters, grilled prawns, goat cheese salads, Vietnamese rice paper rolls or simple grilled fish with lemon and herbs. Enjoy over the next two to four years while its youthful freshness and aromatic charm are at their peak.