La Gravelière

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Joseph Mellot La Gravelière is a delightful Sauvignon Blanc hailing from the iconic Sancerre region, renowned for its exceptional white wines. This wine presents a vibrant and refreshing profile, characterized by its bright acidity that invigorates the palate. With a medium body, it showcases expressive fruit intensity, revealing enticing notes of citrus and stone fruit that dance harmoniously on the tongue. The wine is beautifully balanced, offering a crisp yet smooth mouthfeel, making it an incredibly food-friendly choice. Its dry nature enhances its versatility, allowing it to pair effortlessly with a variety of dishes, from seafood to fresh salads. This exceptional Sauvignon Blanc embodies the essence of its terroir, delivering a true taste of Sancerre in every sip.

Tasting notes:

Mineral

Citrus Blossom

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Bone 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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