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Benoît Iveau Sancerre

2015 Sancerre White Blend

The Benoit Chauveau Benoît Iveau Sancerre is a delightful white blend from the renowned Sancerre region, celebrated for its pristine terroir and exceptional expressions of Sauvignon Blanc. This 2015 vintage showcases a brilliant pale straw color, enticing the eye with its refreshing appearance. On the palate, it presents a lively and vibrant profile, elevated by its bright acidity that brings an invigorating crispness, making it undeniably mouthwatering. The fruit intensity is prominent, revealing layers of citrus and stone fruits, all harmonizing beautifully. With its beautifully balanced dryness and a subtle mineral backbone that Sancerre is famed for, this wine embodies elegance and sophistication, making it a wonderful companion for seafood, salads, or simply savoring on its own.

Tasting notes:


Mineral

Mineral

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

White Peach

Flavor profile:


Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

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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