Sauvignon Blanc, L`Artiste, VDF Loire Valley, Famille Bougrier 2023

£15.95 per bottle

ABV 11.5%

Tasting Notes
A very nice straw yellow colour, with a brilliant bright citrus nose with floral notes and cut herbs. A fresh palate with a salivating acidity highlighting lemon and grapefruit notes. An elegant expression, of Sauvignon Blanc with peppery grassy notes accompanied by bright citrus notes. L’Artiste is a tribute to the family’s grandfather Jean-Claude Bougrier who was the true artist and teacher behind the Bougrier styles, with a big heart and passion for wine.

Food
Elegant accompaniment to creamy fishes, smoked salmons, white meats and of course any kind of goat cheese.

Region
The Loire Valley is located in the north west of France and follows the river valley from the coast to the west more inland to central vineyards. A beautiful landscape listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is known as King Calley due to its spectacular French castles. The region boasts exemplary wines made with Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and red Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Gamay, with a variety of styles from the coast to inland areas.

Producer
Established in 1885, the Bougrier family has managed the winery for six generations. Famile Bougrier represents around 800 hectares of vineyards and is one of the last family-owned companies covering the whole of the Loire Valley area. The L’Artiste range is a tribute to grandfather Jean-Claude who, hiding behind his cap, gave such joy and laughter to those around him with his big heart. He was the teacher and artist behind the wines.