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Argilo - Calcaire & Silex

2023 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

The Henri Bourgeois Argilo-Calcaire & Silex is a beautifully crafted Sauvignon Blanc from the prestigious Sancerre region. This elegant white wine showcases a harmonious blend of minerality and citrusy freshness. The wine's body is on the lighter side, with a delicate acidity that provides a crisp and refreshing quality. The fruit intensity is medium, offering a perfect balance of zesty flavors. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes from this renowned region bring out a unique profile in this delightful wine, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate finesse and complexity in a white wine.

Tasting notes:

Citrus Blossom, Gooseberry, Mineral

Citrus Blossom

Gooseberry

Mineral

Flavor profile:

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Color Intensity Color Intensity 1

Low High

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Tannin Pronounced

Low Pronounced

Spiciness Spiciness 0

Low High

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Oysters Rockefeller, Arugula Salad

Region:

Sancerre

Lovers of crisp Sauvignon Blanc will be familiar with France's Sancerre appellation. One of the jewels of the Loire Valley region, Sancerre sits on the western banks of the Loire River in central France. Benefitting from a favorable hilltop position and complex limestone soils, the vines here get extra warmth as sunlight reflects off the water. This develops ripeness in the grapes, helping to bring out Sauvignon Blanc's intense gooseberry, nettle and mineral characters. Sancerre is not only known for its Sauvignon Blancs, however. Bright, thirst-quenching Pinot Noir thrives throughout the region. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestige of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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