Domaine De La Pauline

2014 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Eric Louis Domaine De La Pauline 2014 is a delightful Sauvignon Blanc hailing from the esteemed Sancerre region. This white wine presents a vibrant appearance, showcasing a pale straw color that hints at its refreshing nature. On the palate, it boasts a medium body and bright acidity, providing a crisp and lively mouthfeel that invigorates the senses. The fruit intensity is prominent, with enticing notes of ripe citrus and green apple complemented by subtle nuances of flint and herbal undertones. This wine is bone dry, allowing the expressive flavors to shine through without any sweetness, making it a perfect companion for light dishes like fresh seafood or seasonal salads. Sancerre's unique terroir truly reflects in this expertly crafted wine, which resonates with finesse and elegance.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Grapefruit

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:

Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Goat Cheese 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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