2023 Domaine de Haut Bourg Sauvignon Blanc

100% organic Sauvignon Blanc from twenty year old vines in Nantes. Fermented with native yeasts and just a bit of skin contact. Aged simply in stainless steel. 

On the nose, this Sauvignon Blanc from Muscadet country offers floral aromas intertwined with tropical fruit notes, particularly lychee. The palate is very aromatic and delicate, showcasing flavors that mirror the nose, with superb length and a crisp, refreshing finish.

In the Nantais, where the mouth of the Loire River meets the Atlantic, the Melon de Bourgogne grape reigns supreme. The Choblet family first planted their vines at Domaine du Haut Bourg in 1945, in what would become the Muscadet Côtes de Grandlieu appellation in 2009. Over the years, the family expanded the property to 100 acres of vineyards. Today, three generations later, brothers Hervé and Nicolas Choblet handle every aspect of the winemaking together, from vine to bottle. The Côtes de Grandlieu are situated southwest of Nantes, close to both the ocean and the Loire River. The microclimate is as temperate as it gets in France, with very little fluctuation between day and night, allowing the grapes to ripen early. The soils here are composed of sandy mica-schist and granite, with much less schist than in the other Muscadet appellations. All of these conditions play important roles in creating wines of subtle richness and salinity, making them excellent candidates for cellar aging. The Choblets incorporate some organic regimens into their sustainable farming practice.