Les Blancs Gateaux

Sancerre Sauvignon

The Tinel Blondelet Les Blancs Gateaux is a delightful white wine crafted from the Sauvignon grape variety in the prestigious Sancerre region. With a body that falls on the lighter side, this wine showcases a refreshing acidity that invigorates the palate. The fruit intensity in this wine is medium, offering a lovely balance to its pronounced citrus and green apple notes. The gentle tannins and dry finish make it a perfect choice for those who appreciate elegant, crisp white wines.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

White Flowers

Honey

Flavor profile:

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, 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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