The Wine
The wine offers
classic “Sauvvy Blanc” aromas
of cut grass, pepper, pineapple, and lemon, with a strong mineral note
. On the palate, it is
classically crisp and refreshing
, with a bright, profile that combines the classic minerally Touraine style and the vibrancy of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc
.
The wine is
dry and refreshing
, with mineral, floral, and a hint of lemon, balanced by sufficient richness and a fruity note typical of its hillside terroir
.
The Winery
Les Roches Fleuries
is in the
Middle Loire Valleys Touraine region
, located between the Loire and Cher Rivers, sandwiched between the towns of Tours and Blois
. All the geography aside, this is a region known for its unique and refreshing take on Sauvignon Blanc.
The estate dates back to
Roman times
, with plots stretching along the hillsides alongside the Loire and its tributaries
. The terroir is dominated by
siliceous clay, clay on flint, or clayey limestone
, which contribute to the wines mineral intensity and structure
.
The winemaking process is straightforward, with a
gentle pressing
, cool settling in temperature-controlled vats (1820C), and maturation in stainless steel under inert gas to preserve freshness. The wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, with an alcohol content typically around 13.5%
