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Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, La Java des Grandes Espérances

Sauvignon Blanc ripens well in the relatively cool-climate around the town of Tours. Here, it develops aromatic aromas whilst maintaining a fresh acidity. After harvesting, the crushed grapes are macerated on their skins for 12 hours in order to extract the aromatic precursors; this is followed by pressing and then a fermentation at around 15°C. Before bottling the wine is matured on its fine lees to develop the mouth-feel and aromas further. It shows aromas of exotic fruit with subtle blackcurrant leaf, the palate shows notes of grapefruit and a hint of pineapple.

Product code: 34804

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Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, La Java des Grandes Espérances

Details

Type: White
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2016/2017
Producer: Saget La Perrière
Primary grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 34804

Ethical
Vegetarian
Vegan
Sulphites

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Expression

Zesty, herbaceous or aromatic whites

High-acid cheeses such as goats’ or sheeps’ cheese e.g. crottin de Chavignol, pecorino. Lightly smoked cheese
Calamari, cerviche. Delicate white fish e.g. sole. Fried with chips, kedgeree, mackerel, shellfish, smoked trout
Anise, bay leaf, caraway, chervil, coriander, dill, ginger, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon
Steamed, braised chicken, pork, veal
Light creamy herb, fishbased sauces, olive oil or light cream e.g. clam sauce. Apple with less-dry wines, tartare sauce
Good with Thai dishes (less sweet) and moderately spiced fish and shellfish dishes e.g. fish or chicken tagine, harissa
Asparagus, avocado, goat’s cheese, smoked-fish salads. Olives, peas, spinach, vegetarian quiches

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:

Gooseberry
Green Peppercorn
Honeydew Melon
Lime
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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