Vin de France 'Blizzard' 2022, Château Lestignac

Not a Burgundy, yet an unconventional natural wine crafted with a distinctly Burgundian soul. The 'Blizzard' 2022 by Château Lestignac is a powerful, fresh, and untamed creation produced under their 'Hors les Murs' négociant project. Camille and Mathias Marquet combine traditional South-West grape varieties with a low-intervention philosophy, resulting in a multi-layered white natural wine bursting with energy and personality.

On the nose, the wine opens with floral aromas of white blossoms, citrus zest, quince, and fresh green herbs. On the palate, it surprises with a playful spice profile of clove, intertwined with juicy flavors of ripe orange, crisp apple, and yellow plum. The 2022 vintage offers a generous, full-bodied structure while preserving crisp mineral tension, a subtle phenolics-driven touch of bitterness, and vibrant natural freshness on the finish.

Key Highlights

• Terroir & Concept: Blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Sauvignon Gris sourced from organically farmed vineyards around Bergerac (Vin de Négoce / Hors les Murs).
• Winemaking & Ageing: Spontaneous fermentation using native yeasts under low-intervention cellar practices.
• Sustainability: Bottled under natural wine principles: unfined, unfiltered, and crafted without additives or heavy sulfite additions.
• Tasting Profile: Powerful, spicy, generous, and refreshing. Notes of white blossom, citrus zest, quince, clove, orange, and a mineral-driven touch of bitterness.
• Ageing Potential: At its peak of energy and freshness now, with the balance to drink gracefully over 2 to 4 years.

Food Pairing

• Fish & Seafood: Outstanding alongside lightly grilled salmon, grilled langoustines, or sea bream with lemon herbs.
• Salads & Cheese: Excellent match for creamy burrata with summer peaches, fresh goat cheese salads, or fennel carpaccio.
• Creative & Barbecue: Surprisingly delicious with barbecued grilled pineapple or nectarines and mildly spiced Asian fusion.
• Serving Suggestion: Best served slightly cool between 10°C and 12°C; decanting prior to serving is highly recommended to unlock its aromatic depth.

The Terroir of Bergerac

Though released as a Vin de France, the wine relies on the unique terroir of the Bergerac region in South-West France. Clay-limestone and flint soils, paired with a warm Atlantic microclimate, grant Sémillon and Sauvignon vines an ideal balance between rich fruit maturity, generous body, and focused mineral acidity.

About Château Lestignac

Château Lestignac is directed by Camille and Mathias Marquet. On their biodynamic farm in the Dordogne, they practice holistic polyculture, biodiversity, and minimal intervention. Beside their estate wines, they craft creative natural wines under the Hors les Murs label using organic grapes sourced from like-minded growers, continuously redefining regional winemaking boundaries.