Les Vaublins Touraine Sauvignon Blanc (6 Bottles) Loire, France
£99.00
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Owned by the Deniau family, Domaine des Vaublins has been a family winery for several generations. Since 2020 the Domaine is in the hands of the current generation Nicolas and Alexandrine, and together with Cedric Allion they are making some excellent wines under his watchful eye. Their 16 hectares of vines are located on the clay and limestone hillsides on the banks of the river Cher.
This Sauvignon Blanc showcases itself behind a golden hue adorned with green undertones, displaying impeccable clarity and remarkable depth. Its bouquet exudes the essence of delicate citrus fruits, particularly grapefruit, accompanied by a discernible mineral character. With aeration, the wine unveils invigorating hints of freshly squeezed lemon entwined with the essence of white fruit, pear, and green apples. On the palate, the wine possesses a crispness that borders on a steely sharpness, bursting forth with vibrant flavours of gooseberry, peanut, and nettle, courtesy of its ageing on lees.
12% ABV. Vegan Friendly.
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Bancroft work with nearly 200 winemakers from 16 countries, their winemakers are small, family-owned domaines, many of whom share our passion for sustainability and organic practices, with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.
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About Bancroft Wines
Bancroft Wines is an award-winning wine merchant that's been perfecting its craft for over 35 years. With a passion for building long-lasting relationships with winemakers, they've curated a unique selection of wines from around the world.
Bancroft work with nearly 200 winemakers from 16 countries, their winemakers are small, family-owned domaines, many of whom share our passion for sustainability and organic practices, with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.
Whats sets them apart is their team offers unrivaled wine knowledge leading to a wide range of wines for everyday drinking, unique and adventurous wines for the more daring palates and premium selections for special occasions.
Their wines are stored in their dedicated fine wine facility in Dinton Woods, 70 year old reinforced concrete vaults excavated from the hillside, protected within 100 acres of secluded woodland. This ensures impeccable provenance and the perfect condition for the wine.
With their commitment to sustainability, vast wine knowledge, Bancroft Wines is the perfect partner for Wines by Cellars.
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