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Forges, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, 2023
Text book Loire Sauvignon and utterly charming with it. Aromas of fresh cut grass and citrus abound. The palate is light and mouthwatering with notes of lemon and elderflower. An ideal summer wine, equally at home on the lunch table as it is on... Read More
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ColourWhite
RegionLoire
GrowerForges
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc
Vintage2023
ABV11%
Bottle75cl
CodeFOR723
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...
Discover MoreSauvignon 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, 2023
Text book Loire Sauvignon and utterly charming with it. Aromas of fresh cut grass and citrus abound. The palate is light and mouthwatering with notes of lemon and elderflower. An ideal summer wine, equally at home on the lunch table as it is on its own in the glass. Now-2025
Great choice of good-value wines in the January sales. The website is really easy to use to make up an order. Delivery, as is often the case, was within 24 hours and, as usual, was well-packed.Read More
I've bought a couple of cases recently, and many more in years gone by, and have really enjoyed their selection. They have a good range of interesting wines from some classic and some more…Read More
Judging by the wines I have had, someone is doing a very good job in selecting the wines to put before the public, and at a very fair price. Delivery from online purchases as also been quick and…Read More
Great company with good service and good prices. Highly recommended.Read More
One of my favourite independents. Been enjoying these special wines for more than 10 years. Always interesting choices, and always great value in the sales!Read More
This was yet another quick and painless transaction, as I have come to expect from SV&S.Read More