Domaine François Chidaine Sauvignon Touraine, 2024 italian merlot An early renegade ‘récoltant’ alongside

An early renegade ‘récoltant’ alongside Anselme Selosse and François Peters

loaded with flavors of grapefruit

The grapes are hand-harvested in early September

the granitic and schisty soils of Corcelette consistently lead to wines with richer darker fruit notes

This wine is made of 60% Monastrell (Mourvèdre)

Domaine François Chidaine Sauvignon Touraine, 2024 italian merlot An early renegade ‘récoltant’ alongsideThis wine is made of 100% Sauvignon Blanc. We would enjoy it with Mussels steamed in white wine, preferably this one, with crispy shoestring fries. Touraine is a large appellation in the Loire Valley, sitting halfway between Sancerre and Nantes, which is home to Muscadet. This is an incredible value Sauvignon Blanc, where you experience the sharp citrus and minerality of a Sancerre, for half the price. Every sip is bright lemon, green apple, flint,