By Francois de la Roche
2025 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard Notes
In the heart of the Cher Valley of the Loire region, the vineyards of Francois de la Roche are located around the two villages of Oisly and Thesee. The soils around Oisly, from which these 30-year-old vines are grown, are comprised of rounded flint and quartz gravel with a subsoil of clay. This composition imparts a distinct minerality to the wine.

Winemaking Notes
The vineyards are tended to with canopy management and green harvesting. Harvesting is done when the grapes are at their peak ripeness, as it provides a more aromatic, fresher, better-balanced wine with lovely acidity, which is also ageable. After harvesting, the wines are pressed at low temperature. This preserves the aromatics of Sauvignon Blanc.

Technical Details
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: Loire Valley, France
Appellation: Touraine
Vineyard: 30-year-old vines planted on flinty clay soils
Farming: Grapes are separated by plots and selected at the peak of ripeness
Winemaking: Grapes are sorted and pressed. Fermentation is done in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.

Tasting Notes
Francois de la Roche's 2025 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, vibrant, and beautifully expressive, opening with aromas of citrus, white peach, gooseberry, and delicate floral notes. The palate is crisp and refreshing, revealing layers of grapefruit, lime zest, and green apple, supported by bright acidity and subtle mineral nuances. Elegant and well-balanced, the wine finishes clean and lively, showcasing the freshness and purity that have made Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc a perennial favorite. Enjoy as an aperitif, or pair with appetizers, Mediterranean cuisine, smoked or grilled fish, seafood, poultry, light charcuterie, fresh salads, and goat cheese.
[Information provided by Serge Dore Selections]

Wine: FRANCOIS DE LA ROCHE Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2025
Score/Rating: 91
Suggested Drinking Window: 2026-2027
Review Date: 08/2024
Reviewed By: J. D'Angelo
Tasting Notes: The 2025 Touraine Sauvignon Blanc opens with vibrant aromatics of lemon zest, crisp green apple, and ripe kiwi, accented by gentle herbal tones and a touch of flinty minerality. On the palate, it is lively and refreshing, showcasing bright flavors of lime, grapefruit, and a subtle note of gooseberry, all framed by a distinct mineral edge. The medium-bodied profile is energized by brisk acidity, giving the wine a clean, invigorating feel that leads into a crisp, mouthwatering finish.