Chateau Argadens Blanc 2023 vs Pa Road Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Compare current tracked prices, stockists and core specifications. Chateau Argadens Blanc 2023 currently starts £0.03 lower.
| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £13.96 | £13.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Maison Sichel | Tepa Wines |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region | Bordeaux | Marlborough |
| Country | France | New Zealand |
| Sweetness | — | Dry |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Chateau Argadens Blanc 2023
' Since acquiring Chateau Argadens, the Sichel family has put in place a vast renovation program, with the aim of making the wine a benchmark within the Bordeaux category. Argadens wines are thoroughly modern Bordeaux with lots of concentrated fruit and an attractive, supple balance. Chateau Argadens makes its white wine from just 3ha of Sauvignon and Semillon vines. The original name of this property, parts of which date back to the 12th and 16th centuries, was La Salle d'Argadens. It became Chateau Argadens in 2002, when it was bought by Maison Sichel. Sichel's aim in acquiring Argadens was quite simply to see it express the full potential of its wonderful terroir and become one of the benchmark properties in the Bordeaux Superieur category. To achieve this, the company has invested heavily in terms of finance, time and technology. Sichel's first vintage at the estate was 2002. Covering 45 hectares of clay-limestone soil in a single plot, Argadens is superbly well situated on one of the highest hills of the rolling Entre-Deux-Mers wine region (one of the five highest points, in fact, of the Gironde). The vineyard is thus extremely well drained and extremely well exposed to the sun and the air. Once they have reached optimum maturity, the grapes are harvested by machine. The Semillon grapes are sent straight to the presses, whereas the Sauvignon is vatted and undergoes pre-fermentation maceration. Pre-fermentation maceration is carried out under carbon dioxide gas to protect the grapes and must from oxidation. After pressing and settling out, some of the must is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. Once fermentation is complete and the wines have been lightly racked, they are aged on the fine lees and stirred regularly. The different parcels of Sauvignon and Semillon are then blended and fined with bentonite prior to bottling in January or February, depending on the vintage. '
Pa Road Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Pa Road Sauvignon Blanc is a lively and expressive white wine from the heart of Marlborough , New Zealand's most celebrated wine region. Crafted with precision from hand-harvested fruit, it showcases everything that makes Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc so compelling — vibrant aromatics, laser-sharp freshness and a finish that lingers long after the glass is empty. Why You'll Love It This is Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc at its most expressive and rewarding. Pa Road has earned serious critical acclaim, including 94 Points and 5 Stars from Sam Kim at Wine Orbit and 92 Points Premium from Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, placing it in the top 1 to 2% of wines globally on Vivino. Behind the accolades is a wine of genuine character — aromatic, precise and endlessly drinkable. Vineyard and Production Grapes are hand-harvested at optimal ripeness to preserve their natural freshness and fruit intensity. Gentle pressing and controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks maintain the wine's crispness and aromatic purity, allowing the true character of the Marlborough terroir to shine through without interference. Tasting Notes Vibrant and aromatic on the nose, with notes of mandarin, mango, passionfruit, lemon and sage, complemented by hints of fresh herbs. The palate is concentrated and precise, with flavours of citrus, melon, gooseberry and passionfruit, and delicate nuances of blackcurrant and wild fennel. The finish is crisp and clean with lingering spice and a subtle chalky minerality. Perfect Pairings A natural partner for fresh fish and seafood. Try it with clams, Szechuan squid, crab or a classic fish and chips. Also excellent alongside fresh goat's cheese, light salads or Asian-inspired dishes. Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc
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