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Forges, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, 2021
Classic Sauvignon aromas of nettles. Green-fruited, lively and crisp but not in the least over-acidic. Perfect summer aperitif. Now - 2023
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ColourWhite
RegionLoire
GrowerForges
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc
Vintage2021
ABV12.5%
Bottle75cl
CodeFOR721
Loire Valley
In early February I undertook our annual visit to the wine fair in Angers, escaping the snow which engulfed much of the UK during that week.
This is the yearly opportunity for the vast majority of vignerons in the Loire valley to show off their latest offerings to the rest of the world. The early season’s weather in 2008 was not kind, with variously frost, hail and torrential...
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Sauvignon Blanc
Origins
- Probably in Bordeaux region
- Parent of red grape Cabernet Sauvignon (established by DNA analysis)
Characteristics
- Vigorous plant, so can be too leafy and overproductive
- Aromas and flavours described as: herbaceous, grassy and nettley; Gooseberries; but can also show more tropical fruits...
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Forges, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, 2021
Classic Sauvignon aromas of nettles. Green-fruited, lively and crisp but not in the least over-acidic. Perfect summer aperitif. Now - 2023
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