Lionel Gosseaume Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard
Lionel Gosseaume
Region, Country
Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Vinification
Lionel Gosseaume is a 3rd generation winegrower. He grew up in his family's vineyard, but in 2007 acquired his own 22 acre vineyard from his father's friend, Jean-Claude. Some of his vines are very old, but the average age is about 25 years. The clay and silt soils are well suited to the production of light, fruity wines with distinct minerality and finesse. These soils are known locally as "Sables de Sologne". Blended from several separately vinified vineyard blacks to enhance aroma and complexity. unification and vine management is unique for each block to extract the best of the soil and best from the grapes. Each plot and vat makes its contribution to the final wine.
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Type
Still, White
Tasting Notes
Medium bodied, bright, fresh with aromas of ripe fruit and herbs and intense, exotic fruit flavors with distinct minerality and refreshing acidity.
Pairing
Serve with seafood, chicken, and fresh goat cheeses.
Awards and Acknowledgments
2019 90 pts. loire Valley wines Buyer's Selection 2021
Vineyard
Lionel Gosseaume
Region, Country
Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Vinification
Lionel Gosseaume is a 3rd generation winegrower. He grew up in his family's vineyard, but in 2007 acquired his own 22 acre vineyard from his father's friend, Jean-Claude. Some of his vines are very old, but the average age is about 25 years. The clay and silt soils are well suited to the production of light, fruity wines with distinct minerality and finesse. These soils are known locally as "Sables de Sologne". Blended from several separately vinified vineyard blacks to enhance aroma and complexity. unification and vine management is unique for each block to extract the best of the soil and best from the grapes. Each plot and vat makes its contribution to the final wine.
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Type
Still, White
Tasting Notes
Medium bodied, bright, fresh with aromas of ripe fruit and herbs and intense, exotic fruit flavors with distinct minerality and refreshing acidity.
Pairing
Serve with seafood, chicken, and fresh goat cheeses.
Awards and Acknowledgments
2019 90 pts. loire Valley wines Buyer's Selection 2021
Vineyard
Lionel Gosseaume
Region, Country
Touraine, Loire Valley, France
Vinification
Lionel Gosseaume is a 3rd generation winegrower. He grew up in his family's vineyard, but in 2007 acquired his own 22 acre vineyard from his father's friend, Jean-Claude. Some of his vines are very old, but the average age is about 25 years. The clay and silt soils are well suited to the production of light, fruity wines with distinct minerality and finesse. These soils are known locally as "Sables de Sologne". Blended from several separately vinified vineyard blacks to enhance aroma and complexity. unification and vine management is unique for each block to extract the best of the soil and best from the grapes. Each plot and vat makes its contribution to the final wine.
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Type
Still, White
Tasting Notes
Medium bodied, bright, fresh with aromas of ripe fruit and herbs and intense, exotic fruit flavors with distinct minerality and refreshing acidity.
Pairing
Serve with seafood, chicken, and fresh goat cheeses.
Awards and Acknowledgments
2019 90 pts. loire Valley wines Buyer's Selection 2021