Domaine Le Bihan Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

Domaine Le Bihan Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a dry white from the Loire Valley, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc on flinty soils in Touraine. A cool start to fermentation in steel tanks and a month on fine lees keep it fresh and aromatic. It is pale gold, with floral and citrus notes, a lively palate and 12.5% alcohol. Drink it within 2 years with oysters or spring asparagus. Delivered across Ontario.

The producer

Maison Le Bihan is a family estate in Angé, in the Touraine area of the Loire. The Morcellet family founded it in 1786, and Laurent Le Bihan, the family's youngest son, took over in 1993.

The vineyards

Vines of 15 to 20 years grow on flint (silex) soil and are farmed sustainably, with yields of 60 hl/ha.

How it's made

The juice is chilled to 10°C before fermentation in stainless steel tanks, then the wine rests 1 month on fine lees.

How it tastes

Pale gold, with a floral and citrus nose. The palate is lively, fresh and aromatic.

How to serve it

Lovely with asparagus, oysters or cockles in parsley butter. Serve at 9 to 11°C and drink within 2 years.