Delecheneau (La Grange Tiphaine) 2024 Trinqu'âmes Touraine Sauvignon

Trinqu'âmes is a very cute pun which means "Let's toast to our souls." It is what Sauvignon de Touraine should taste like! Technically not a domaine wine, it's made under the négociant label of Coralie & Damien Delecheneau: for many years now they have been buying organic grapes at the right price from neighbors they helped with the farming transition. The vineyards are located in a perfect spot for Sauvignon Blanc: between Amboise and Oisly, the sandy silex rich soil over clay allows a ripe expression of the grape without losing its vibrancy and acidity. Typically aged in cement for 6 months before light filtration and bottling. There are notes of sage, lemongrass, and Tahitian grapefruit with hints of white pepper and passion fruit. The palate has some texture and length allowing a lot of possible pairings, from green tomato & cucumber gazpacho to baked clams to kale caesar salad and young goat cheese. It is a really serious wine (you can even keep 2-3 years) for a ridiculous price! 100% Sauvignon Blanc.