Les Terres Blanches

2014 Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc

Barton & Guestier Les Terres Blanches is a delightful Sauvignon Blanc from the renowned Sancerre region, celebrated for its exceptional terroir and winemaking tradition. This 2014 vintage showcases a light-bodied profile, making it an inviting choice for those seeking a refreshing white wine experience. The acidity is crisp and vibrant, perfectly balancing the wine's pronounced fruit intensity, which bursts with flavors of citrus and stone fruit. The dryness of this Sauvignon Blanc further enhances its food-friendly nature, allowing it to pair beautifully with seafood, salads, and various appetizers. Overall, this wine embodies the elegance and finesse characteristic of Sancerre, making it a perfect companion for warm evenings and special occasions alike.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Grass

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:

Oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, Lemon Herb Chicken

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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