Domaine De La Rochette Sauvignon Blanc

Domaine de la Rochette has been in Vincent Leclair's family for four generations. The domaine is located in Pouillé, a small wine village on the Cher River in the heart of the Loire Valley. The vineyards are located on the slopes of the Cher river and benefit from a semi-continental climate on multiple terroirs and “perruche” (made of clay with flint, silica and gravel). Leclair notes that Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine has a less aggressive character than Sauvignon from Sancerre for several reasons - first, the terroir is different; second, it's warmer in Touraine by a few degrees; third, Touraine harvests later (in Sancerre they won't take the risk in waiting); fourth, the yields are lower. Made in stainless steel, the Touraine Sauvignon is very fresh, with floral, citrus, and apricot notes with a mouthwatering acidity.