{"product_id":"france-domaine-des-vaublins-les-acacias-sauvignon-blanc-2025","title":"France: Domaine des Vaublins - Les Acacias Sauvignon Blanc 2025 (Haute Valeur Environnementale)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc. 12% alcohol. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI am always super impressed with the quality of this wine, particularly so given its price point. It is very Sancerre in style (and a good Sancerre at that) but lighter on the wallet: z\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eesty, refreshingly dry, and oh-so food-friendly, this is a delightful little number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwned by the Deniau family, Vaublins has been a family winery for several generations, with the domaine now in the hands of the current generation Nicolas and Alexandrine who - together with Cedric Allion - are making some excellent wines under his watchful eye.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey hold the \"Issu d'Une Exploitation Haute Valeur Environnementale\" - meaning they are certified as an agricultural estate for having \"high environmental value\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir 16 hectares (40 acres) of vines are located on the clay and limestone hillsides on the banks of the river Cher near the city of Tours. The 227-mile long Cher is a tributary of the Loire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the grand scheme of things, Domaine des Vaublins is a tiny family producer with quality being their sole focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fruit for this Sauvignon Blanc is grown on limestone soils and is harvested during the night to ensure optimal freshness is retained in the wine. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has the crispness one expects from Sauvignon Blanc but also the elegance, balance and minerality - an overall light touch - that is the hallmark of this variety when grown in the Loire Valley. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs per all Loire Sauvignon Blanc, this is a match made in heaven with goat's cheese. Also grilled fish, sushi and sashimi, seafood pasta dishes, mussels, Mediterranean salads.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"#WineObsessed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52852947583323,"sku":null,"price":14.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/7741\/7819\/files\/VaublinsLesAcaciasSauvBlancBottle.png?v=1776865565","url":"https:\/\/wineobsessed.co.uk\/products\/france-domaine-des-vaublins-les-acacias-sauvignon-blanc-2025","provider":"#WineObsessed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}