2020 Maison Lorgeril L'Orangeraie Sauvignon Blanc, France, Pays D'OC, Wine Review

This is an inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc from France. Pale golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is a bit grassy with oranges. Light to medium bodied with a slightly oily texture. On the palate, minerals and slight orange as well. A bit of menthol on the finish. Moderate acidity. This is a bit of a different showing for a Sauvignon Blanc but very enjoyable. It drinks well on its own and would work nicely with lighter foods. A citrus salad would be nice. Drink over the next year.

Grade:

B+

Score:

Vintage:

2020

Current Price:

$16.00USD

2022 Henri Bourgeois Sauvignon Blanc Petit Bourgeois, France, Loire, Wine Review

Vintage:

2022

Score:

Grade:

B+

Current Price:

$13.00USD

This is from a top Sancerre producer and while this is not labeled as such, it is better than many with the name. A lovely, lighter wine that is clean and mineral driven although there is some fruit, too. Light pale golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has minerality with apples and just the slightest grassy note. Light bodied. On the palate, more minerals with some apples and slight citrus. Nice acidity. Good finish. This drinks fine on its own but is better with food. It worked well with Mini French Onion Soup with Grilled Gruyere Sandwiches although better with the later.

2018 Château Malartic-Lagravière Blanc, France, Bordeaux, Pesac-Leognan, Wine Review

Vintage:

2018

Score:

Grade:

A-

Current Price:

$70.00USD

This is 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon. Pale silvery/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is interesting with pine, pears and apples and a bit of minerality. On the palate, pears, slight candied lemon and a bit of menthol on the finish. This has a lovely full bodied texture without giving up its acidity or cut. Solid finish. Drink this over the next five to eight years. It will work well with lighter and medium bodied foods. It will work well with a Goat cheese and Beet salad.

2009 Château Suduiraut, France, Bordeaux, Sauternes, Wine Review

Vintage:

2009

Score:

Grade:

A+

Current Price:

$99.00USD

One of my favorite dessert wines. At age 12, this is drinking beautifully from a 375ml bottle. Light to medium golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is gorgeous with oranges, blood oranges, honey and spice. Full bodied. Viscous texture. Excellent balance and acidity. On the palate, oranges, orange peel and honey, layered and complex. The finish is quite long. Delicious. As good as this is, it may still get better with age. This is contemplative on it own but will work for less sweet (not chocolate) dessert. A polenta cake would work nicely.

2020 Comte Henry d'Assay Sancerre, France, Loire, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

B+

Purchased off the list at The Arbor in Pasadena. This is Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley in France. Light golden in color with slight green hues. The nose is nice with a slight grassy note but also a slight tropical fruit note. Light bodied. Slightly sweet, but just a hint. Good finish. This is a lovely way to start a meal and was popular with everyone at the table. Drink over the next year or so.

2020 François Chidaine Sauvignon Touraine, France, Loire, Wine Review

Vintage:

2020

Score:

Grade:

B+

This is from the "middle" sections of the Loire Valley in France. It is a Sauvignon Blanc that is different from other versions made around the world. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is mineral driven with just a hint of limes. Clean. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, the minerality comes thru. Nice finish. This wine needs food. It works with cheeses and would be great with chicken salad. Drink up.

2020 Maison Lorgeril L'Orangeraie Sauvignon Blanc, France, Pays D'OC, Wine Review

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