I found myself in Whole Foods on a chilly Saturday night with a taste for white wine. I couldn't decide between Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc, when I spotted this French Sauvignon Blanc and became immediately intrigued. Was it like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blac, or closer to California? Or maybe it was one of those in-betweeners, like from South Africa. Perhaps it was like Sancerre?
As my default is New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, I went ahead with it; a plus is that it was only $9.99, an unusual price point for Sauvignon Blanc in Whole Foods. I also loved the classic label; and yes, sometimes I get drawn in by the label rather than what's in it.
As my default is New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, I went ahead with it; a plus is that it was only $9.99, an unusual price point for Sauvignon Blanc in Whole Foods. I also loved the classic label; and yes, sometimes I get drawn in by the label rather than what's in it.
Country/Region/Year
France, Loire Valley, 2015Comparable to
South Africa Sauvignon Blanc. It's more tangy/tarty than New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. It smells delicious; very fruity, but citrusy and it tastes similar to how it smells. It's got a sharp and tangy aftertaste, which I don't generally go for, but it's not overwhelming.
Alcohol Content
12.5%
Price
$9.99/750 ml
I liked the Domaine de la Chaise Sauvignon Blanc. While I prefer Marlborough over this region, I am certainly willing to try more Sauvignon Blancs from France, as well as compare others in the region to this one. I drank it on its own, without food, but I imagine this wine would go well with fish and pastas.
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