This sauvignon blanc from Chavignol has a medium straw color in the glass. The steely bouquet is very restrained. Tastes grassy, with light hints of lemon and a subtle mineral undertone. I expected a drier, more mineral based taste than the grassiness, based on my general experience and expectation of sauvignon from the Loire Valley area. In fact, I was surprised to note that a sauvignon from New Zealand I had tasted recently was more subtle than this bottle. I did then read in The Wine Access Buyer's guide that wines from Chavignol tend to be more bold than others in Sancerre, which might explain what I noted a bit.
Price: $21
QPR: good
Region: Chavignol, a Sancerre in the Loire Valley
Pair with: pesto, such as Caprese Salad with Pesto (recipe coming soon!)
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