By Domaine Gibault
2021 AOC Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

Technical Details
Grape Varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Details
Origin: Loire
Appellation: Touraine
Coordinates: 47.26717, 1.44282
Terroir: Chalky-sandy soils with southern sun exposure
Farming: Sustainable farming practices
Winemaking: Temperature-controlled fermentation
Aging: Aged in stainless steel tanks on fine lees

Producers Notes
The Gibault vineyards have been family-run for three generations and spread over the three provinces of Berry, Touraine, and Sologne meet. Owners Chantal and Patrick Gibault manage the vineyards with respect for the environment. Mr. and Mrs. Gibault take pride in their estate by treating their vines with sustainable practices. Their goal is to make cuvees that express the true fruit expression each grape naturally brings. Patrick and Chantal hope that by drinking their wine, you can have an experience that either brings - or adds to - a wonderful memory.

Vintage Notes
The winegrowers in the Loire Valley region in 2021 grappled with a difficult and challenging season but were rewarded with a good crop of fresh and aromatic wines. This 2021 harvest is true to the great Loire vintages - fresh, crunchy, with density and beautiful aromatic tastes.

Vineyard and Winemaking
The Gibault vineyards are found to the south of the city of Tours, planted on the age-old terraces of the Cher River. The region around Tours is known for making Sauvignon Blanc (sometimes blended with Sauvignon Gris) with razor-sharp acidity and mineral qualities imparted from the chalky soils. Typical flavors and aromas include lime, green grass, and some richer white peach and ruby red grapefruit notes. These Sauvignon Blanc vines sit in a plot of land called 'Les Faitaux,' where chalky sandy soils and southern sun exposure make a perfect climate for these vines to flourish. After harvesting, the fruits enter temperature-controlled stainless steel vats for fermentation for 3-4 weeks. From there, the juice is aged on fine lees.

Tasting Notes
Domaine Gibault has a gorgeous vibrant nose, intensely aromatic with white flower aromas and a hint of lemon peel. Clean entry, with a nice minerality on the palate, a fine blend of supple, rounded flavors with underlying notes of blackcurrant and passion fruit. A long chalky finish. A thirst-quenching style.

Food Pairings
Enjoy alongside grilled fish, seafood dishes, oysters, or as an aperitif.
[Information provided by Serge Dore Selections]

DOMAINE GIBAULT Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Rating: 91
Value: $45
Drink: 2022-2023
Country: France
Region: Loire Valley
Appellation: Touraine
Editor: J. D'Angelo
Issue: February, 2022
Importer: Serge Dore Selections
This Touraine Sauvignon offer a lovely mix of citrus, gooseberries, grapefruit aromas all come together in this vibrant Sauvignon Blanc. On the palate this is beautifully textured while displaying excellent balance along with gorgeous acidity leading into the bright finish.