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Les Chardons, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, 2020
Honest Loire SB at a fair price. Surprisingly tropical aroma. From the third hot vintage in a row in the Loire, this is riper and more rounded than usual, with ripe citrus and hint of pineapple. Refreshing finish. Now-2022
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ColourWhite
RegionLoire
GrowerAumonier
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc
Vintage2019
ABV13%
Bottle75cl
ClosureCork
CodeAUM320
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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Les Chardons, Sauvignon Blanc, IGP Val de Loire, 2020
Honest Loire SB at a fair price. Surprisingly tropical aroma. From the third hot vintage in a row in the Loire, this is riper and more rounded than usual, with ripe citrus and hint of pineapple. Refreshing finish. Now-2022
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