Florian Mollet

2012 Sancerre Sauvignon

The Global Wine Co Selection Florian Mollet is a magnificent white wine crafted from the iconic Sauvignon grape variety. Hailing from the esteemed Sancerre region, this 2012 vintage showcases a delightful balance of bright acidity and a medium body, making it exceptionally refreshing and well-structured. The wine exhibits vibrant fruit intensity, offering enticing notes of citrus and green apple, complemented by subtle herbal undertones that are characteristic of the varietal. Its dryness enhances the crispness, inviting you to savor each sip. This Sancerre effortlessly captures the essence of its terroir, making it a fantastic choice for pairing with seafood or enjoying on its own.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Mineral

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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