2024 Sauvignon de Touraine

Patrick Vauvy manages 30ha of vines, the majority planted with Sauvignon Blanc, on a Domaine that has been in the  Vauvy family for generations. 100% Sauvignon Blanc - young vines are harvested by hand and the rest mechanically. Ripe grapes are gently pressed and the free run juice is allowed to settle for a period of around days. Around 15% of the wine spends 5 hours in contact with the skins. The fermentation starts naturally with indigenous yeasts and is temperature controlled to preserve the aromatics. The wine is then cold stabilised in the winter before bottling.

Tasting Note: An aromatic, rich dry Sauvignon Blanc showing the fruit character of fully ripe grapes. Exotic fruits in abundance on the nose and just a hint of mint. On the palate, fresh and tangy and the finish is fruity.

Food match: Asparagus with hollandaise, goats cheeses and tuna dishes.