Les Garennes

2021 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

The Nicolas Millet Les Garennes is a delightful Sauvignon Blanc from the revered Sancerre region. This white wine, with its vibrant hue and 2021 vintage, showcases the essence of the terroir. The Sauvignon Blanc varietal expresses itself beautifully, offering a tantalizing sensory experience without overwhelming the palate. Sancerre's unique microclimate and winemaking expertise shine through in this elegant pour, where the fruit characteristics are balanced perfectly with the refreshing acidity, creating a harmonious and captivating taste profile.

Tasting notes:

Mineral

Green Apple

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:

Grilled Shrimp, Oysters Rockefeller, Grilled Halibut

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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