Roc de l’Abbaye Sauvignon Blanc 2022- An absolute delight to drink.
If anybody has purchased wine from the Loire Valley in the last 2 years, the first thing you will notice is how much they have gone up- this wine runs against that trend.
The grapes are sourced from the Oisly vineyards situated close to the Cher River ensuring a vibrancy in the mouthfeel and the fruit.
Enticing aromas of pears, white peach, and green apple are more than enough for you to take a sip.
The palate is fresh, clean, and mouthwatering with lively acidity and all the minerality you come to expect from Loire Valley Sav Blanc. Pleasing layers of white peach, apple, and nectarine dominate with secondary notes of lime zest, pears, apricot and a vegetal note that lingers on the lengthy finish.
Impressive balance and integration with some restraint and a side serving of elegance.
This will cellar out 2-3 years but it really is made to be enjoyed young.
Pairings should include Risotto with Asparagus, Salads with spinach, lighter seafoods with herbs, and Lemon Chicken with capers. You might want to consider basil pesto pasta, lemongrass chicken, Vietnamese spring rolls, or Peruvian cilantro chicken soup.
Herbs being the central catalyst, and of course asparagus.
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