Touraine Sauvignon – François Chidaine 13,5%

Product Description

Region : Touraine is located on the sedimentary Parisian basin formed during the Mesozoic era from marine deposits. These deposits consist of white chalk called “tuffeau”. The top most layer of deposit, which has less limestone but is rich in clay and silica, forms the “flint clay” that covers the plateau.

AOP : Touraine

Grape Variety : Sauvignon

Domain : François Chidaine (20 ha)

Type of Soil : Flint clay and calcareous clay.

Density of Planting : 6500 Vines/ha

Age of Vines : n/a

Yield : n/a

Features : 13,5 % alcohol, residual sugar 3 g/l, total acidity 4 g/l. Biodynamic. Contains sulfites.

Cultural method : The vineyard is biodynamic. No use of chemical products. The soils are plowed. The preparations used are only from plant, animal and mineral materials. Harvest is done manually.

Winemaking : Direct pressing, cold settling, fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks at low temperature, aging on the lees until bottling.

The Colour : Clear and bright.

The Smell : Floral nose that gradually reveals a delicate bouquet of citrus.

The Taste : The palate is balanced by a beautiful impression of fresh fruit.

Serving Suggestions :

Enjoy it as an accompaniment to grilled fish, crustaceans, a shrimp-avocado salad, goat cheese or simply as an aperitif.

Served at 12-13 °C.

Aging Capacity :

2 to 3 years