Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Domaine de la Villaudière |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
Region | Sancerre |
Wine style | Upper Loire White |
Alcohol content | 12.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Displays a limpid, pale yellow hue with golden highlights. Expressive on the nose, combining floral fragrances with aromas of white peach and exotic fruit (pineapple, passion fruit). Well-balanced and honest on entry, the wine is underpinned by freshness and powerful, long-lasting acidity on the finish, revealing a lovely minerality. |
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
The upper Loire Valley is known for two iconic wine growing sub-regions – Pouilly Fume, and Sancerre. Nearly all wine cultivated in these areas are from the Sauvignon Blanc variety.
Crisp, appropriately acidic, and aromatic, these wines are an amazing experience on both the nose and palate. They also tend to be somewhat more expensive compared to Sauvignon Blancs from other regions - but not nece...
