Wine Tastings
| Style | White |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire |
| Grape | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc |
Valencay, Sebastien Vaillant
£13.95
This has long been one of our most popular wines, a delicious blend of Sauvignon Blanc with a dash of Chardonnay. The Chardonnay adds a lovely texture and a tiny bit of weight to the wine but it still retains that classic Loire Sauvignon character. Sebastian Vaillant is a great winemaker and this is a great value alternative to the neighbouring wines of Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume.
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