2022 Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc

Oak and Sauvignon Blanc are not always good companions, but putting concentrated wine from old vines into very lightly toasted French oak barrels is clearly a good idea – or, at least, has turned out very, very, well here!... Read More

About a half-hour southwest of Sancerre, Menetou-Salon offers essentially the same soils and climate as Sancerre, but is enough off the beaten path to escape all of Sancerre's hype. Historic Sancerre producer Joseph Mellot... Read More

Just across the Loire from Sancerre, Pouilly Fume gives dry Sauvignon Blanc that often shows an extra touch of gunflint character. Here the Sauvignon is nicely ripe and round, with the tangy peach and white citrus fruit welcoming... Read More