Loire Valley
Domaine de la Charmoise - Touraine - Blanc - 2022
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2022
Name: AOP Touraine
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2023
Wine:
Crowned the World's Best Sauvignon in 1990, the Marionnet family has tirelessly refined their Sauvignon winemaking techniques. They've steered clear of oaked cuvées, opting instead for a lively and appetizing style, free of any artifice. Moreover, they've always aimed to offer it at an attractive price, accessible to everyone. Their 2022 White Touraine Sauvignon is pure and elegant. The palate unfolds with fine, delicate aromas of grapefruit and wisteria, extending into a finish marked by exotic fruit notes. Precise and poised, its aromatic freshness perfectly complements seafood dishes and will undoubtedly impress at your aperitifs.Vinification:
Certified organic wine.Color:
Bright pale yellow.Nose:
Fresh, with floral notes, boxwood, mint leavesPalate:
This wine reveals the full ripeness of the Sauvignon grape, with a fresh, well-balanced liveliness and magnificent, long, pure persistence.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Aperitif, seafood, goat's cheese tasting.Cellar aging:
From now until 2025.
Founder of Domaine de la Charmoise, Henry Marionnet stands as the undisputed authority in Touraine, with a reputation reaching far beyond the region. He's considered the Gamay kingpin in Touraine, passionately championing modern viticulture while also spotlighting "forgotten varietals" like Gamay de Bouze or pre-phylloxeric Romorantin. This gives him a unique position within the French wine scene.
Also a pioneer in sulfur-free cuvées, a practice he's maintained for over forty years, this intuitive genius, now capably supported by his son Jean-Sébastien, continues to cultivate the art of simplicity and excellence. Their wines are not just approachable but are also brimming with fruit and indulgence. Above all, their creations are the result of an artist's touch, devoted primarily to pure enjoyment.