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Sancerre Tradition is intended as a classic expression of the appellation with aromas and flavors of citrus, fresh...
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Sauvignon Blanc Les Carisannes shows classic aromas and flavors of citrus, fresh herbs, and minerals. This Vin de...
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• Certified organic.
• 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
• A single site in the village of Parassy.
• Very thin topsoil...
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This beautifully mineral and saline Sauvignon Blanc shows a captivating bouquet of lime zest, white peach,...
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Pale golden colour, perfect clarity. Open, fruity and concentrated nose (citrus and tropical fruits). Fine and...
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Pale golden colour, perfect clarity. Open, fruity and concentrated nose (citrus and tropical fruits). Fine and...
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Menetou-Salon's stoney soil gives a lot of minerality to the wine. Vines average 26-30 years-old. Fermented and aged...
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Rated 90 - It shows how far behind I got on my samples, as I have notes in this report on both the 2022 and the 2018...
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From thirty year-old vines grown in a clay-limestone soil predominantly in Sury-en-Vaux. Fermented and aged in...
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Remarkably aromatic with pretty white flower and fruit fragrances. On the palate it reveals a freshness that is pure...
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Delivers a delicious mix of fleshy lychee, lime and green apple flavors covered in a layer of fresh herbs. Shows...
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Langlois-Chateau’s Sancerres are serious and complex but also delicate and approachable. They’re benchmarks for...
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The crown jewel of Langlois’ Sancerre holdings is at Château de Fontaine-Audon, a 37-acre vineyard from which they...
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Little known outside of France, Coteaux du Giennois just received AOP status in 1998 – yet it has been producing...
Sauvignon Blanc France Loire Valley
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.