Touraine 2015

A divine vintage, 2015 in Touraine is remembered by winemakers as a year of heat… well-managed heat. One of the hottest summers since 1945 led to rapid ripening, concentrating sugars, aromas, and acidity, gently balanced by timely September rains. The result: dry whites with rare elegance—precise, structured, yet far from austere. Sauvignon reveals bright notes of ripe grapefruit and flint, while chenin glides along a mineral, almost saline backbone. Compared to other Loire appellations producing dry whites, Touraine 2015 stands tall, offering a slightly sunnier but perfectly balanced expression. Only downside: lower yields, as the vines gave less—but better. A 4.6/5 vintage, quietly proving that sometimes, greatness is forged in the heat.