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La Dilecta Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2019
$21.95
La Dilecta Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2019
$21.95
Touraine
2019
100% Sauvignon blanc
Region: Loire Valley
ESTATE HISTORY
La Dilecta, named after Honoré de Balzac's first love, Mme de Berny, is an exceptional wine that magnifies the expression of Sauvignon Blanc grown to a very high level of maturity. This wine, which exudes candied fruit, combines aromatic power and elegance.
TERROIR
The grapes are harvested from two plots of old vines located on the slopes of the Cher on a clay-limestone terroir and selected for their superb aptitude for maturation.
VITICULTURE
Sustainable farming.
WINEMAKING
Monitoring of ripeness by regular berry tasting. Grapes are harvested with ripe fruit aromatic profiles. skin-contact maceration for 12 hours, then gentle pressing and light settling to preserve the aromatic potential. Traditional vinification with temperature control (17 to 19°C).
Ageing: Aged on fine lees with regular stirring (8 to 10 months) before bottling in July.
Serving: Served slightly chilled (12-14°C).
TASTING & FOOD PAIRINGS
Golden colour. Exuberant nose combining spices, candied citrus fruits, exotic fruits (pineapple, mango), empyreumatic notes (toast) and a subtle minerality. Fleshy, voluminous and warm on the palate, well balanced between sweetness and freshness. Powerful, unctuous and salivating finish, with toasted notes.
To be enjoyed with fish in sauce or grilled (sea bass), white meat (Bresse hen in cream sauce), pan-fried foie gras, as well as mature goat cheese.