Bordeaux is an excellent source of Sauvignon Blanc in any of its guises.  It is, after all, the home of the grape variety! This is a wine that keeps freshness and balance at its heart and makes some of the more modern sauvignon blancs from the new world look overblown in comparison.

The generous apple, peach and orange peel fruit benefits from a whiff of lemon balm and palate takes on a green apple crunch. It is a dry, crisp and zesty white wine that has plenty of fruit on offer making it a good everyday quaffer. Serve it with fresh seafood, grilled spiced veggies or soft white cheese like ripened brie and you will see smiles all round.

Producer: Chateau Tour Chapoux
Region:  Bordeaux  AOC, France
Vintage: 2016
Main Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Style: Dry, white wine
VinousWomen member reaction: Liked it lots!
Date tasted: March 2019
Food required: no
Where purchased:  Waitrose £9.5