Details
- Type: White
- Country: France
- Region: South West France
- Vintage: NV
- Producer: Nice
- Primary grape: Sauvignon Blanc
- Bottle size: 187ml
- Code: 39585
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Ethical
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Vegetarian
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Vegan
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Sulphites
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Expression
Dry, refreshing, delicate, light whites
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Very mild-flavoured cheeses e.g. Caerphilly, Cheddar (mild). Cream cheese e.g. ricotta. Feta, halloumi, mozzarella
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Clam chowder, cerviche, haddock, halibut, hake, mussels, oysters, prawns and shrimps, sardines, scallops, sushi, trout
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Basil, chives, dill, fennel, mustard, parsley, saffron, sage, thyme, wasabi
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Light chicken dishes, black pudding, goose, guinea fowl, ham, pork, veal
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Aioli, beurre blanc with lemon, light olive oil and fish-based sauces e.g. marinara. Contrasts well with rich sauces
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The lightest spiced seafood dishes
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Caesar, feta, green, light seafood, niçoise, rocket, tomato and mozzarella, Waldorf salads. Courgette, cucumber, risotto
About the Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
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Sauvignon has boomed in recent years. Its crisp acidity makes it a popular choice as an aperitif or with food. It's an aromatic variety, enjoyed when young, and mostly un-oaked. Produced in a variety of methods in the Old and New World resulting in a light and minerally style to more tropical flavours.
Flavours:
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Gooseberry
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Green Peppercorn
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Honeydew Melon
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Lime
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Passion Fruit
The Country
France
Following on from a fantastic vintage the year before, French vineyards endured a mixed bag of weather conditions in the early part of the growing season followed by a long, hot summer which produced some memorable wines, even to rival to the excellence of the previous year.
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