Pierre Chainier Cour de la Roche Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pierre Chainier
Label Name:
 
Cour de la Roche Touraine Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Touraine, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Vivino average rating ~3. 5/5 for the Cour de la Roche Réserve Sauvignon Blanc (user ratings). No specific major international awards located for this cuvée; the Pierre Chainier house has received regional Loire distinctions

Tasting Note
Crisp, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc: zesty citrus and grapefruit, green apple and light herbaceous notes with flinty/mineral undertones, bright acidity and a clean, refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, chèvre (goat cheese), grilled white fish, roast chicken, salads. Asian: sushi/sashimi, Vietnamese spring rolls, Thai seafood salad, Chinese steamed fish with ginger and scallions.

Production Method
Produced from sustainably farmed Touraine vines (≈40% hand-harvested); cold-controlled, stainless-steel fermentation to preserve primary aromatics; minimal or no oak influence.

Vineyard Info
Maison Pierre Chainier is a family-owned négociant and estate based in Amboise, owning Château de la Roche and ~250 ha across Touraine; established as a house in the 1970s with older family winemaking roots.