2020 Francois Chidaine Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Loire Valley, France
From the master of Montlouis comes a bright, chalky Sauvignon Blanc just up the river in the Touraine region, with some real texture and length.
$32.00
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About the Wine
Showing citrus and herbal flavours, this not a southern hemisphere varietal SB.
Instead, it's all about the the chalky terroir of the Loire.
Time on lees but no oak, Chidaine has crafted a tremendous value wine here, so you can have a little touch of France every day without breaking the bank.
It's a delicious Sauvignon full of purity, but it certainly isn't your stereotypical Sauvignon Blanc. Bright, flavourful, with a little edge, it's a tremendous bargain.
About Francois Chidaine
Just across the river from Vouvray, to the south, is the appellation of Montlouis, also dedicated to Chenin Blanc. There, Francois Chidaine has built an unsurpassed reputation as a great organic grower-producer.
Super-low yields and minimal intervention are his watchwords, both in Montlouis and in Vouvray. And look out for bargain Sauvignon Blanc and Rose from Touraine, and probably more to come.
Credit @Domaine François Chidaine
From The Producer
This cuvée comes from plots with flint clay and clay-limestone soils located in towns in the Cher valley, such as Chissay-en-Touraine and Saint-Julien-de-Chédon.
Manual harvest, direct pressing, cold settling, fermentation by indigenous yeasts in stainless steel vats at low temperature, aging on lees until bottling.
Blend : Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
ABV : 13.5%
Closure : Cork
Drink Until : 2027
Bottle Size : 750ml
Loire Valley, France
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