{"product_id":"master-somm-selection-sauvignon-blanc-from-loire-beyond","title":"Master Somm Selection: Sauvignon Blanc from Loire \u0026 Beyond","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 4 bottle  pack is for the Sauvignon Blanc purist. It's a fascinating exploration of a grape that is profoundly transparent, capable of translating its terroir with startling clarity. The journey opens in the Loire Valley, anchoring itself in the limestone and silex soils of Sancerre. But this isn't a pack confined to France. Woven alongside these French benchmarks are two of the New World's most exciting, terroir-driven expressions—from California's Sonoma County and New Zealand's Marlborough. Each was selected because its winemaker pursues the tension, minerality, and precision that defines great Sauvignon Blanc. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Vincent Gaudry, Sancerre \"Le Tournebride\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoire Valley, France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur journey begins in Sancerre with a benchmark producer. Vincent Gaudry farms the Chavignol hillsides biodynamically, and \"Le Tournebride\" is a single-vineyard wine that offers exceptional tension, flint, and citrus precision. It is a wine of immense energy and focus, setting a high bar for the rest of the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFresh goat cheese, oysters, or a simple roast chicken.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2023 Roger \u0026amp; Christophe Moreux, Sancerre \"Les Monts Damnés\"\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLoire Valley, France\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stay in Sancerre for a contrasting expression. Les Monts Damnés is one of the region's most celebrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003elieux-dits\u003c\/em\u003e, a steep, chalk-and-limestone slope that produces wines of great structure and minerality. It is a perfect counterpoint to the Gaudry, showcasing the power and depth that Sancerre can achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeared scallops, roasted halibut, or creamy pasta dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Calluna Vineyards, \"Estate Blanc\" Sauvignon Blanc \u0026amp; Sémillon, Chalk Hill AVA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSonoma County, California, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first New World stop is Calluna Vineyards in Sonoma's Chalk Hill AVA, one of California's most underrated white wine appellations—warm enough for texture, cool enough for acid. The Sémillon blend adds weight and complexity, making it a nice structural bridge between the Loire wines and a California sensibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChicken paillard, grilled asparagus, or a classic Caesar salad.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2024 Tinpot Hut, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMarlborough, New Zealand\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur journey concludes in New Zealand's Marlborough, the region that put Southern Hemisphere Sauvignon Blanc on the map. Tinpot Hut delivers the vibrant, tropical exuberance that defines the style, yet maintains a focus and precision that ties it beautifully to the rest of the collection. It is a fitting finale to our exploration of this dynamic grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePair with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLobster with drawn butter, Dover sole meunière, or simply on its own in quiet contemplation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SommSelect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45386555949110,"sku":"SOMM2604-MSSAUVPK-750","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/3628\/8822\/files\/Gerard_Millet_s_Sancerre_Vineyards_1.png?v=1776423627","url":"https:\/\/sommselect.com\/products\/master-somm-selection-sauvignon-blanc-from-loire-beyond","provider":"SommSelect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}