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2017 LE VIN DE LEVIN SAUVIGNON BLANC (AOP TOURAINE)

2017 LE VIN DE LEVIN SAUVIGNON BLANC (AOP TOURAINE)

£18.50

AOP Touraine–Chenonceaux, Loire Valley, France

Certified Organic & Vegan. Crisp, lean and zippy with citrus blossom, elderflower and hints of white peach, excellent acidity and texture on the palate.

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Certification Agriculture Biologique (Certified Organic & Vegan) – Village

Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Appellation: AOP Touraine, France – Touraine–Chenonceaux

Vineyards: Bourré (Clos Rosier, Clos Bezard, Detournant) and Oisly

Soil: Three soil types - Tuffeau limestone formed 100 million years ago, mixed with a harmonious blend of loose and flinty clay, mica and sand. Silex, the 65-million-year-old flint terroir, stores and reflects heat, producing restrained linear, gunflint mineral wines with acidity and spice. Sandy topsoil sitting on top of a thick layer of excellent smectite clay adding varietal flavours and aromas.

Winemaking: Following cold stabilisation, fermentation takes place at low temperatures in temperature controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the aromatics and refreshing acidity.

Technical: Alc./Vol. 12.29% | Residual sugar 1.5 g/L | Free/Total Sulphur levels 25/90 mg/L | Bottled March 2018 | Production 12,000 bottles

Notes: Crisp, lean and refreshing with citrus blossom, elderflower notes, a palate of white peach and pink grapefruit, hedgerow and artichoke with a flinty, mineral texture, crisp acidity, and a hint of saline.

SKU 17LDLW