Philippe Chainier Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

Touraine is the vast Loire Valley appellation centered on the city of Tours, and Touraine Sauvignon Blanc is one of France's great value categories — frequently offering the characteristic citrus, herbaceous, and mineral expression of the Loire at a fraction of the price of its more famous neighbor Sancerre. Philippe Chainier is a well-established Touraine négociant. Their Sauvignon Blanc is fermented in stainless steel to preserve freshness: pale and bright with aromas of grapefruit, fresh-cut grass, white flowers, and a green herb character, with a crisp, lively palate and a clean, mineral-edged finish. Dry, vivid, and unmistakably Loire.

Food Pairings: Fresh chèvre and goat cheese, asparagus, grilled fish, oysters, green salads, light pasta with herbed cream sauce, vegetable quiche