Cuvee Silex

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

The Philippe Girard Cuvee Silex is a captivating Sauvignon Blanc from the renowned Sancerre region. This white wine embodies elegance and finesse with its vibrant characteristics. The wine offers a delightful combination of refreshing acidity, medium fruit intensity, and a crisp dryness. This Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre showcases the signature minerality and flinty notes that are unique to wines produced in this prestigious French wine region.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Grapefruit

White Flowers

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:

Asparagus Risotto, Seafood Salad, Ceviche

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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