Style |
White |
---|---|
Country |
France |
Region |
Loire |
Grape |
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc |
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Valencay, Sebastien Vaillant
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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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Categories: France, White Wine
Tags: Loire, sauvignon blanc, white
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