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750ml - Case of 12
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$27.44
Aromas of fresh lemon, bitter citrus, elderflower, and white stones. The palate is crisp and mineral-driven, with...
750ml
Bottle:
$16.59
12 bottles:
$16.26
Closer to Sancerre than your average Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, it’s clear from the start this is a remarkable wine....
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$17.50
Bright white, slightly golden yellow. Sharper nose, even wild game (sometimes vixen). Mouth more mineral, spicy and...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$17.50
The small hamlet of Saint-Andelain is the source of this wine. Planted on flinty soil, the grapes give out a strongly...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$14.75
Beautifully aromatic concentration dominated by scents of boxwood and blackcurrant buds. Clean entry on the palate,...
750ml - Case of 12
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$19.54
Minerality dominates the nose; mouthfeel is nicely fresh with a long finish.
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$38.94
Bright appearance with green highlights. Well-balanced and fruity on the nose with aromas of white flowers, vineyard...
750ml
Bottle:
$15.41
12 bottles:
$15.10
Leclair explained to us that Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine has a less aggressive character than Sauvignon from...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$12.90
Pale yellow with bright green reflections. On the nose, significant aromatics marked with notes of boxwood, exotic...
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle:
$14.34
Pale yellow with bright green reflections. On the nose, significant aromatics marked with notes of boxwood, exotic...
750ml
Bottle:
$14.94
12 bottles:
$14.64
Aged on the lees for four months, and fermented with indigenous yeast, this wine has a ton of character for such a...
750ml
Bottle:
$21.79
$22.39
12 bottles:
$21.35
Sauvignon Blanc France Loire Valley 750ml
The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.
Year in, year out, France enjoys its prestigious reputation as the producer of the finest wines in the world. With a wine making history which spans several thousand years and owes its expertise to the Romans, it comes as little surprise that this most highly esteemed of the Old World wine countries continues to impress and enchant both novices and experts to this day. Despite the rise in quality of wines from neighboring European countries, not to mention the New World, the French wine industry continues to boom, with up to eight billion bottles being produced in recent years. However, France prides itself on always putting quality before quantity, and the wide range in fine produce is a testament to the dedication and knowledge of the wineries across the country. Indeed, from rich and complex reds to light and aromatic white wines, French wines are as varied and interesting as they are enjoyable to drink, making this country a firm favorite for wine lovers across the globe.
Within France, the one region most closely associated with fine white and rosé wines is surely the Loire Valley. With over eight controlled appellations, and a relatively large expanse of land covering this wide valley, the Loire Valley is an ideal location for wineries wishing to produce large quantities of excellent quality vines for their wine production. Indeed, this region has been associated with excellent white wines for over a thousand years, with it once being the favorite wine region for the crowned heads of England, France and beyond. Today, it produces a wide range of white wines, and several rosé and red varieties also. It is also widely celebrated for being home to some of France's most lively and fruity sparkling crémant wines, which more than match those produced in nearby Champagne.