Loire Sauvignon Blanc seduces the senses with a bouquet that walks the line between orchard and geology. Expect invigorating notes of grapefruit, green apple, and gooseberry, underpinned by a famous flinty minerality emblematic of the region—particularly in wines from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé.
The characteristic gunflint aroma, locally referred to as “pierre à fusil”, has intrigued oenophiles since the 20th century. This signature scent owes much to the high-silica soils of the Central Loire, where Sauvignon Blanc thrives. The chalky terroir imparts freshness and that unmistakable Loire tasting vibrancy.
Historical curiosity: the poet Ronsard, born in the Loire Valley in 1524, often praised the fruits and vineyards of his native land. One wonders what he would have written after a glass of Sauvignon Blanc, kissed by a breeze carrying the scent of grass, citrus, and ancient stones.
