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Hello Michael,
We have been looking for a new Sauvignon Blanc and what better area to focus on than Sancerre. Elegance, body with structure and a bit of liveliness on the finish told me this was the one for us. There’s a lot of great wine in Sancerre and an extreme amount of overpriced wine. We often run into wines that are exceptional, but after seeing the price we aren’t able to justify moving forward with the producer. Not the case with Demoiselles, the price came in as expected for the outstanding quality they have achieved.
The producer pulls the grapes from 3 different soil types: 50% Caillotttes, 45% Terres Blanches, 5% Silex. Brought up in stainless steel tank to preserve the fruits freshness and very slight filtration helps keep the flavor profile intact.
A bit on the name:
The name "Les demoiselles" (translate as "The young ladies"), refers to the beautiful migratory birds (Cranes) that fly over the town of Sancerre twice a year (in the Fall going South to spend the winter in the African continent, and in the Spring going back North to spend the Summer in Northern Europe). These graceful birds offer a unique and impressive show when they sometimes land on the banks of the Loire River. The Fleuriet family wanted to highlight this exceptional grace and express an elegant and refined bouquet in this Sancerre Demoiselles cuvée.
Tasting Notes:
Cranes that make a bi-annual flight over the Loire Valley are referred to as les demoiselles, or beautiful ladies. As graceful as these birds are in flight, this 100% Sauvignon Blanc aged in stainless steel tanks for six months, shows verve and fine movement, texture, and pulchritude. Stony on nose and palate, with a whisper of pineapple behind a curtain of white tea flowers. Unique notes of capers underline a distinct earthiness
Remember, we will store your wine all summer or winter long if needed, free of charge when it is too cold or hot to ship in your area, our area, or anywhere in between!
We also offer, for a small fee, HEATING PACKS to all states & COOLING PACKS to most states on the checkout page to allow shipping at anytime.
Cheers,
Mike Good
Timeless Wines
800-417-7821
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