Touraine

2024
Awarded a gold medal at 2024 Concours International de Lyon

Certified Organic

HVE 3(HauteValeur Environnmentale)
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Francois Gilbert Philippe Gaillard Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard
2022 Chteau de Thse Domaine du BoucPhilippe Gaillard (Cher valley)
14 Touraine Chenonceaux Loire River Cher Sauvignon Franc

AOC Touraine,

Sauvignon Blanc

12.5%

750

Sauvignon Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc

For over thirty years, Francois Gilbert and Philippe Gaillard have been associated with wine. They are the wine critics and established the Chateau Gilbert & Gaillard together. 2022 they bought their second vineyard, Chteau de Thse, formerly known as Domaine du Bouc.
Philippe Gaillard grew up in the neighbouring village and often dreamed about this property, located on one of the most prestigious vineyard sites in the Cher valley.
Its 14 hectares of vine located at the heart of Touraine Chenonceaux, Loire, south-facing overlooking the Cher, which shows the ancient prestigious terroir character. Everthing done slowly, maceration and fermentation at low temperature to preserve the most subtle nuances of minerals of the terroir.

Appellation:
AOC Touraine, Loire Valley

Country:
France

Type:
White/Blanc (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol Content:
12.5%

Volume:
750mL

Terroirs:
The harvest comes from a very fine siliceous terroir which allows the Sauvignons to express a very refined mineral character.

Vinification:
Vinification at low temperatures to preserve the aromatic potential of the grape. On fine lees with stirring in stainless steel vats.

Tasting Notes:
Pretty, bright pale gold color. Very expressive nose with tones of white flowers and citrus. The palate is intense, fleshy, and well-perfumed in a very Sauvignon-style register.

Food Pairing:
Well pair with rack of lamb with honey and rosemary.