Dom. de Villargeau 2023 Côteaux du Giennois
We represent a serious number of different Loire Sauvignons, which is justified by the fact that each offers a subtly different expression of this popular and ever-rewarding variety. The defining influence here is the flint component of the vineyards, which lends to this light but penetrating wine an uncompromisingly dry but nonetheless salivating quality. Tucked underneath the puckerish surface is an ingratiating fruit sweetness.
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Wine Specifics
WineWise Code | FDV-CGI23 |
Country | France |
Region | Loire |
Color/Style | White |
Destemming | Partial |
Fermentation Vessel | Stainless steel |
Additional Fermentation Notes | 3 weeks |
Aging Vessel | 100% Stainless Steel |
Aging Duration (months) | 6 months |
Filtered? | Yes |
Fining Agents | Bentonite |
Yeast Protocol | Cultured |
Malolactic Conversion | No |
Additonal Maturation Details: | yes, lees contact |
Added Sulfur | Yes, 90 mg/L |
Varieties | Sauvignon Blanc |
Residual Sugar | 0.51 |
ABV | 12.79 |
Acidity | 3.72 Sulfuric |
Closure | Agglomerated cork |
Annual Production | 8300 cases |
Soil Types | Calcareous |
Elevation (meters) | 220 |
Vine Age | 24 |
Yields (hl/ha) | 65 |
Farming Practices | Practicing sustainable, certified organic |
Harvest Method | Machine harvest |
Other Vineyard Details | Southwest |
Notes from the Producer: This Sauvignon Blanc is from flint soil (75%) and offers the specificity of Coteaux du Giennois appelation, next to Sancerre and Pouilly Fume. It has a blend of fruitiness, minerality and well-balanced freshness from the Central Loire region. 2023 vintage is a really nice vintage to show freshness and minerality in our Coteaux du Giennois white wine.
