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Thomas Sancerre Blanc Silex 2017
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| Country: | France |
| Regions: | Loire Sancerre |
| Winery: | Michel Thomas |
| Grape Type: | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage: | 2017 |
| Bottle Size: | 750 ml |
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Thomas Sancerre Blanc Silex is 100 percent Sauvignon Blanc.
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Winery: Michel Thomas
The Domaine Michel Thomas Estate
Michel Thomas and his son Laurent took over the estate in 1970 from Michel's father, who started in 1946. The total production is about 10,000-12,000 cases per year. They export 65-70% of their production, mainly to Japan and Russia.
The Domaine Michel Thomas Vineyard
Today they farm 40 parcels located in four villages, totalling 17 hectares (42 acres): 11 hectares Sauvignon, 6 hectares Pinot Noir. The special bottling "Silex" is limited each year to between 400-500 cases. They grow grapes on three soil types: 40% Terre Blanche-Argilo-Calcaire, 40% Caillottes-calcaire, 20% Le Roc-Silex.
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Intensely aromatic and concentrated Sauvignon from the Silex soils, this is a wine of great concentration and excellent balance. Aromas of fresh herbs, with flavors of citrus, ripe gooseberry, apple and a hint of gunflint. A delicious apéritif and the classic match for goat cheese or asparagus.
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A delicious apéritif and the classic match for goat cheese or asparagus.
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