Les Volets Chardonnay 2025 vs Sauvion Les Eglantines Sauvignon Touraine
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £11.75 | £11.75 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Les Volets | Sauvion Winery |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Chardonnay | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Region | Languedoc | Loire |
| Country | France | — |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Les Volets Chardonnay 2025
Les Volets Chardonnay is a fresh, expressive French White Wine from the cool, high-altitude vineyards of the Haute Vallee de l'Aude, a hidden gem of southern France nestled between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. Here, altitude and cool winds slow ripening and enhance aromatic intensity, producing a White Wine of genuine character and Burgundian ambition at a very approachable price. Named after the traditional shutters common throughout the region's villages, Les Volets is handcrafted by winemaker Guillaume Letang and certified HVE3 sustainable. Why You'll Love It This is Chardonnay with real ambition, crisp, concentrated, and beautifully textured from a high-altitude appellation where the variety truly excels. The Haute Vallee de l'Aude is one of southern France's finest discoveries, producing fruit with the freshness and savoury complexity more commonly associated with fine Burgundy. Sustainably grown and vinified, HVE3 certified, and offering exceptional quality and value. Vineyard and Production. Sourced from high-altitude vineyards in the Languedoc Roussillon , where cool Atlantic and Mediterranean winds slow ripening and enhance aromatic intensity. Grapes are mostly hand-picked and gently fermented in stainless steel, with a touch of oak to add texture and complexity. HVE3 certified sustainable viticulture and vinification throughout. Tasting Notes. Crunchy yellow plum and brioche on the nose. The palate is succulent and balanced, with bright acidity, a subtle twist of toasted hazelnut from the oak influence, and a savoury, Burgundian texture on the finish. More complexity than the price suggests. Perfect Pairings. An excellent match for baked chicken in a creamy sauce, wild mushroom risotto and pasta with clams in white wine. Also well suited to soft cheeses, grilled fish and creamy vegetable gratins. Grape Varieties. Chardonnay
Sauvion Les Eglantines Sauvignon Touraine
Sauvion Les Eglantines Touraine Sauvignon Blanc is a bright and expressive white wine from the heart of the Loire Valley , showcasing the purity and freshness that define the region's finest Sauvignon Blancs . Sourced from vineyards on clay-limestone soils along the rolling hills of Touraine, fermented cool in stainless steel and rested briefly on fine lees, this is a clean, precise and thoroughly satisfying Loire white at a very approachable price. Why You'll Love It Les Eglantines is produced by a group of dedicated Loire Valley growers committed to sustainable vineyard practices and gentle winemaking. Their philosophy is simple: let the terroir speak. Touraine's cool continental climate preserves aromatic intensity and crisp natural acidity, and this wine is a textbook expression of both. If you love Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume but want the same quality at a fraction of the price, this is the bottle to reach for. Vineyard and Production Grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness to balance citrus-driven fruit with lively acidity. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks under cool conditions to capture aromatic purity. The wine rests briefly on fine lees before bottling, adding texture and depth while maintaining its crisp, clean character. Tasting Notes Pale straw in colour with aromas of lime zest, gooseberry and white peach on the nose, interwoven with subtle notes of fresh herbs and flint. The palate is zesty and refreshing with citrus, green apple and mineral tones, and a mouthwatering, vibrant finish. Perfect Pairings An ideal aperitif and a natural partner for grilled fish, goat's cheese salad, shellfish and asparagus risotto. Its lively acidity also makes it an excellent match for sushi and light vegetarian cuisine. Grape Variety 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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