Caillottes

2023 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

La Belle Citadelle Caillottes is a delightful Sauvignon Blanc from the renowned Sancerre region, boasting a crisp and refreshing profile. The wine showcases a beautifully clear white color and hails from the 2023 vintage. Its body is light and elegant, offering a moderate to high acidity that livens up the palate. The fruit intensity is prominent, with vibrant flavors that dance on the taste buds. The tannins are subtle, adding a gentle structure to the wine. La Belle Citadelle Caillottes is elegantly dry, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-balanced and invigorating Sauvignon Blanc experience.

Tasting notes:

Mineral

Grass

Citrus Blossom

Flavor profile:

Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Ceviche, Lemon Butter Scallops

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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