La Closerie Imaginaire Sauvignon Blanc 2023
ProducerDomaine de la Cotelleraie (Gérald Vallée)RegionTouraine, Loire Valley, FranceGrapeSauvignon BlancGeologyClay, limestone and flint across TouraineFarmingOrganicVintage2023Certifier—
AbstractGrapefruit, lemon, bright
Touraine Sauvignon Blanc from a grower better known for Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil reds.
Winemaker
Gérald Vallée works at his family's Domaine de la Cotelleraie in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil. The estate's home vineyards are farmed organically and are best known for Cabernet Franc.
La Closerie Imaginaire is a separate white-wine project using Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine. Its grape and origin differ from the domaine's familiar reds.
Wine
La Closerie Imaginaire is Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine.
Grapefruit and lemon with a little riper yellow fruit underneath. The palate is dry, bright and straightforward.
Origin
Touraine lies in the central Loire, with a vineyard landscape that includes clay, limestone and flint. Its comparatively cool season supports Sauvignon Blanc's acidity and aromatic lift.
