Sancerre Les Tuilières 2017
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France / Sancerre
Pebbly chalk and limestone subsoils in the vineyard along with warm summers result in a wonderfully vibrant, fruity wine. Michel Redde uses temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats to create a pure expression of the Sauvignon Blanc grape, then the wine rests on its lees until bottling.
90 Points
Wine Spectator
2017 vintage
Harvest Note
2017 was a difficult but successful vintage. April frosts reduced the total 2017 production by 60%. This was followed by a very hot and dry summer that stressed the vines but led to great concentration of flavors and sugars in the grapes. Harvest began on September 11.
Tasting Note
Exotic notes of lychee, pineapple, and passion fruit, with underlying tones of pears and peaches. The minerality of the Kimmeridgian marl and limestone soils shine through a round palate with hints of salinity.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
APPELLATION: Sancerre
PH: 3.24
ACIDITY: 3.68 g/l
ABV: 13.4%
MALOLACTIC FERMENTATION: No
Unique Selling Points
- A Sauvignon Blanc from one of the Loire Valley’s two famous appellations for the grape: Sancerre
“At Michel Redde, we have turned towards a natural and low-intervention culture using controlled organic supplements for the best possible viticulture.”
Thierry Redde, Owner, Winemaker
About the Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc has vivid, assertive aromas and flavors of gooseberries, citrus, herbs framed by tangy acidity. Oak contact adds tropical fruit, vanilla, lanolin and toast notes.
