Sauvignon Blanc En Attendant Les Beaux Jours
At a Glance
- Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
- Terroir: Loire et Cher, limestone and siliceous soils.
- Viticulture: Sustainable
- Vinification: Usage of temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation (16-17°C for the first half, 20-21°C for the second half). Aged on the lees until early March with one bâtonnage a month).
Additional Info
2016 Vintage: On the morning of April 27, 2016, Emile lost 80% of his harvest when frost descended on his new spring buds. He eventually found some Sauvignon Blanc grapes from other Loire Valley producers that were available for purchase, and was able to make this cuvée. A unique wine in a devastating year for his Sauvignon Blanc, Emile added "En Attendant" (Waiting for) to his usual "Les Beaux Jours" (Beautiful Days) cuvée name.