Winemaker Notes
Ample, fat, powerful in the mouth, her richness and complexity make it one of the greatest white wines of the Loire Valley. It reveal aromas of ripe fruits (citrus, pear, apricot) and express fine brioche-like and toasted notes.
Its power will support fish in sauce, scallops or hard cheese (Beaufort, Gruyère Suisse, Conté). Also perfect for a gastronomic aperitif.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
Stretching east along the steep banks of the Loire River, Touraine is a major part of the Middle Loire. Soil variations of clay, sand, tuffeau and gravel throughout its subregions support both white and red varieties. Chinon and Bourgueil remain the source of Loire’s finest Cabernet Franc; various styles of the most outstanding Chenin blanc come from Vouvray and Montlouis.