2017 Saget La Perriere Vouvray Marie De Beauregard

the Loire valley (also called "la Touraine"), situated in the middle of France, is quintessentially French, and was always favored by kings who chose to settle in the region within sumptuous and elegant properties; castles, chateaux, cathedrals, etc….

The capital, Tours, has profited for years from the continuous influx of pilgrims and merchants, the presence of the kings and their court, the extravagant expenditure and taste of the bourgeois and the wealthy financiers, the historic silk trade and from today’s tourism.

Many, such as the carme marteau in 1661, described the Loire valley as "one of the most beautiful, incredible, delightful and wonderful, even the most fertile province of this opulent kingdom if not this entire world ". The dictionary of gastronomy quotes " the cuisine of Touraine is probably of the most exquisite in France : healthy, simple and admirably prepared".

The Loire valley is a fertile garden, full of vineyards and orchards, rivers and beautiful stones, whether it be those of its famous chateaux or its intimate villages. These tours, far away from mass tourism, are designed for those of you who love to wander along wild lanes where it is difficult for two cars to pass each other. They will allow you to discover the Loire valley castles, to soak up the local culture and discover the heart of the region.

For generations it has been documented as far back as 1661 Carme Marteau described the Loire valley as "one of the most beautiful, incredible, delightful and wonderful, even the most fertile province of this opulent kingdom if not this entire world ". The dictionary of gastronomy quotes " the cuisine of Touraine is probably of the most exquisite in France : healthy, simple and admirably prepared".

The Loire valley is a fertile garden, full of vineyards and orchards, rivers and beautiful stones, whether it be those of its famous chateaux or its intimate villages. The wines from this part of France are some of the most distinct, unique and above all some of the best values in the world of French wines.

SAGET LA PERRIÈRE the leading premium Loire Valley winery, is 9th Generation Family owned and managed. They are continuously exploring the best expression of Sauvignon Blanc both Sancerre and Pouilly Fume. Quality and respect of nature have always been the philosophy of Saget La Perrièret. Saget La Perrière sources two-thirds of the production in the Loire Valley from their estates with the remainder from long-term relationships with families of vine growers.

Marie de Beauregard Vouvray comes from an estate located in the village of “La Roche Corbon” near the city of Vouvray. Saget La Perrière has a partnership with this estate for over 10 years. Bruno Mineur, winemaker, selects the best of the estate grown grapes for blending and maturing. The name “Marie de Beauregard” is a homage to the first owner’s wife of the water mill where the wines are aged. Stretching from one side of the country to the other, the river of kings has been the homeland of the Saget family for nine generations. Originally from Pouilly-sur-Loire, we decided over twenty years ago to head off in search of other treasures that our beautiful wine region could offer. Over the years, our quest led us along both banks of the river, reaching out to local winegrowers and terroirs. Saget La Perrière signature brands epitomize the hallmark accessibility and freshness of Loire wines. Our wines embrace a unique showcase range of Loire appellations; from its original home in Pouilly sur Loire to Sancerre, Chinon, Vouvray, Anjou & Muscadet forming an unprecedented collection across the Loire Valley.

Grapes are mechanically harvested between the beginning of October. The grape pressing is made very slowly with a pneumatic press. The must is clarified thanks to a static cold settling for 2 days before being fermented. Fermentation starts naturally without any added yeast. This wine is aged in 2nd and 3rd use barrels so as to maintain the unique varietal characteristics.

WINE WATCH TASTING NOTES: Pretty nose sweet melon and a bit of a fusil quality to the nose a good amount of ripe melon fruit a bit smoky, crushed rock like minerality.  Bright and fresh with a nice amount of ripe fruit in the mid palate creamy texture with a lovely freshness sweet fruit in the mid palate and a lovely freshness tongue tingly minerality through the finish. Finish 40+TASTING DATE 9/16/19.