La Clochette

2011 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Global Wine Co Selection La Clochette is a delightful Sauvignon Blanc hailing from the prestigious Sancerre region of France, celebrated for its exceptional terroir. This vintage from 2011 showcases a vibrant white hue, enticing wine lovers with its refreshing character. On the palate, it displays a medium body that offers a harmonious balance between crisp acidity and moderately intense fruit flavors, featuring notes of zesty lime and ripe gooseberry. The wine is bone dry, making it incredibly food-friendly, perfect for pairing with seafood or light salads. With its invigorating brightness and delightful complexity, La Clochette is an excellent choice for those who appreciate the unique expression of Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

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:

Seafood Salad, 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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