Sancerre "Les Fossiles", Raimbault - 2021

Name: Sancerre "Les Fossiles", Raimbault
Brand: Raimbault
SKU: 23133
Price: 26.96 USD
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Item # 23133 750mL

Philippe Raimbault is a one-man show and a tiny producer of wines from Sancerre. This Sauvignon Blanc is a classic with racy minerals and white fruits dominating the aromas.

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Color

White

Vintage

2021

Country

France

Region

Loire

Sub-Region

Sancerre

Producer

Raimbault

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Production Methods

Organic

Practicing Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard.

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Staff Pick Notes

This Sancerre by Rimbault is a classic example of Loire Valley terroir. Chalky minerality from the Silex clay soil and racy acidity from the cool climate are everything I expect from this appellation. The Sauvignon Blanc grape can grow just about anywhere, but in the Loire Valley in the vineyards of Rimbault's one-man operation it takes on very specific, delicious qualities. Classic pairings include Chèvre cheese and triple crème Brie.

- LM

Pairing Advice

This pairs nicely with Chabichou, a bloomy, minerally goat’s milk cheese.

Glossary

Loire

There’s a lot to remember when it comes to the Loire. Novices, take note: Cabernet Franc is a great alternative to Cabernet Sauvignon, Muscadet is unparalleled as a companion to shellfish, and Cour Cheverny is the best white wine appellation you’ve never heard of. As diverse as Loire wines are, one day soon you'll know your Melon de Bourgogne from your Romorantin.

Sauvignon Blanc

Few varietals have spawned as bizarre a list of descriptors as Sauvignon Blanc. Believe it or not, “cat pee” is in fact a complimentary tasting note, associated with some of the best bottlings. (It’s a somewhat odd way of pointing out herbaceousness in the wine.) Cat pee aside, Sauvignon Blanc (sometimes called "Fumé Blanc" in California) is a bit of a chameleon in terms of style, and quite utterly at the whim of the winemaker. Some are fermented in barrel, others in stainless steel. Some...