Les Belles Vignes, Sancerre, Fournier Pere et Fils,Loire, France 2021
Loire, France
Tasting Notes
Domaine Fournier Pere et Fils Les Belles Vignes Sancerre 2021. Coming from plots spread across the appellation’s terroirs, this is copybook Sancerre. Gently pressed grapes, a slow cool fermentation using indigenous yeasts, ageing on its fine lees and lightly filtered. Aroma-wise, there’s a concentrated citrus core with hints of white currant and a refreshing, cleansing acidity with a core of stony minerality.
Food Matches
Platter of fruits de mer, Sweet cold water prawn with lemon mayonaise & Crispy Calamari
Wine Profile
Wine Type White wine
Vintage 2021
Style Rich & Complex Whites
Country France
Region Loire
Grower Name Fournier Pere et Fils
Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc
ABV 13.00%
Closure Natural Cork
Bottle Size 75cl
Allergens Sulphites
Method Vegan
SKU FPFBELLVIGN21
Region
Loire
The Loire Valley is a well known wine producing region of Central France, defined by the river Loire which runs through it before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The region itself is so large and diverse that generalisations about terroir and soils are impossible, but the most well-known appellations include Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, famed for their Sauvignon Blanc;… Read More
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Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is a renowned white grape variety grown all around the world. It is known for its bright acidity, herbal notes, and citrus flavours. Sauvignon Blanc wine can be light-bodied, refreshing, and easy to drink, or complex and rich with layers of flavours and aromas. Sauvignon Blanc is most commonly associated with France's Loire Valley in the Old World. Wines… Read More
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