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Alain de la Treille Sauvignon Blanc
Maison Alain de la Treille
France - Loire Valley

This Sauvignon Blanc has a slight amber color with a fresh aromatic nose. Grassy and mineral flavored with a refreshingly crisp mouthfeel. Vines are located outside the Loire Valley AOC boundaries, hence the Vin de France classification.

Specifications
Wine Type
White
Varietal(s)
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Age of vines
25 years
Vinification
50% juice from direct press & 50% juice that spent 12 hours with skin contact maceration. Aged on the lees for 6 months; slightly filtered before bottling.
Pairings

Best friend as an aperitif, with all your fish meals and seafood, but as well with charcuteries, Don't hesitate to try it with goat cheese.

Reviews and News

2021 Alain de la Treille Sauvignon Blanc - 90 PTS - JS

2021 Alain de la Treille Sauvignon Blanc - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A pure and taut sauvignon blanc, showing gooseberry, wet stone, green apple and quince on the nose, following through to a taut expression of citrus and stone fruit on the palate. Drink now."

- James Suckling (May 2022), 90 pts

2018 Alain de la Treille Sauvignon Blanc - 90 PTS - JS

2018 Alain de la Treille Sauvignon Blanc - 90 PTS - JS

james suckling hq logo plain"A creamy textured white with sliced apple and hints of grapefruit that follow through to a medium body and a crisp finish. Tangy and fresh. Screw cap. Drink now."
- James Suckling (June 2019), 90 pts

Producer Information: Maison Alain de la Treille

Alain de la Treille was born in 1925 in Saint Georges sur Cher, located in the heart of the Touraine vineyards. A farmer and wine enthusiast, he spent his life ...
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