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Quintessa - Illumination 2025 - Napa Valley

    Quintessa - Illumination 2025 - Napa Valley

    USA • Napa Valley • White

    £59.00 tax included
    £59.00 tax included
    £59.00 / unit
    Packaging : 1 x 75CL - Carton

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    Description

    • Country UNITED STATES
    • Region USA
    • Appellation Napa Valley
    • Color White
    • Alcohol 12,5
    • Vintage 2025
    • Grape varieties 49% Sauvignon blanc 33% Sauvignon blanc musqué 18% Sémillon

    THE Quintessa Illumination 2025 is a sublime expression of the Californian terroir. This Sauvignon white, from the prestigious Napa ValleyIt is distinguished by its balance and freshness. domaine, Renowned for its environmentally conscious philosophy, this winery creates wines that reflect the authenticity of their terroir. Each sip transports you to the heart of California, with fruity and floral nuances that captivate fine wine lovers.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Wine Spectator 94/100
    Notes and pairings

    Notes and pairings

    Tasting notes

    Dressed in a bright straw-yellow, the Quintessa Illumination 2025 reveals an intense nose of lemongrass and white flowers. On the palate, it offers a lovely vibrancy, with flavors of juicy pear and herbaceous notes, underpinned by a delicate minerality. The finish is long and elegant, leaving a sensation of freshness and balance.

    Food & wine pairings

    This wine pairs perfectly with grilled seafood or a warm goat cheese salad.
    Producer

    Producer

    The vineyard of Quintessa It is a true haven of biodiversity, where each plot is carefully cultivated to take advantage of the soil's specific characteristics. The varied soils, ranging from clay to sand, allow the vines to flourish fully. climat Mediterranean of the Napa Valley, With its sunny days and cool nights, it promotes a slow and even ripening of the grapes, thus guaranteeing aromatic richness and good acidity. This attention to the terroir is at the heart of the philosophy of Quintessa, which aims to produce authentic wines, reflecting their environment.

    Owner and history

    Today, the domaine is managed by a passionate team, guided by the values of Agustin Huneeus. Its current owners are committed to continuing the tradition of excellence and innovation that characterizes it Quintessa. They work tirelessly to preserve the biodiversity of the vineyard and highlight the unique characteristics of each vintage. Their vision is clear: to create wines that tell a story, the story of their terroir, their passion, and their commitment to nature.

    Vinification and aging

    Developed according to the same philosophy and with the same precision as Quintessa, Illumination offers comparable complexity and proves to be a worthy partner to their signature blend. Convinced that Sauvignon Blanc could faithfully reflect its terroir, Agustin and Valeria Huneeus planted a plot of this grape variety at Quintessa in 2002. Today, this wine, produced in limited quantities, is among the most prized white wines of the Napa Valley.

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    The team's opinion

    A Sauvignon Blanc that embodies the freshness and richness of the Californian terroir, to be enjoyed without delay.

    • Serving temperature 10–12 °C

    • Climax 2025 à 2035

    Wine profile

    • Fruity
    • Complex
    • Mineral