Delicious Duo from Guy Allion ‘Les Mazelles’ Sauvignon Blanc'Chant de Lune' Gamay RoséTouraine, Loire Valley, France

Delicious Duo from Guy Allion ‘Les Mazelles’ Sauvignon Blanc’Chant de Lune’ Gamay RoséTouraine, Loire Valley, France

Love Sancerre? You'll love this Sauvignon Blanc from Touraine!

Love Provencal Pink? You'll love this Gamay Rosé!

When it comes to Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre is the gold standard. While we adore Sancerre, when we want to pull the cork on a more value-driven Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire, we turn to the wines of Touraine. The “Les Malles” Sauvignon Blanc from Guy Allion is another terrific Sancerre stand in!

While the Loire may not immediately come to mind as a hot-bed of Rosé production, it’s a region that should be on the radar of all Rosé lovers. The cooler growing temperatures and the mineral-laden soil help to keep the region’s Rosé fresh and lifted.

Touraine -- unbeatable value in Sauvignon Blanc

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Domaine Guy Allion has been in the Allion family for four generations, and each helped to expand and improve the quality of the Domaine. Through the 1960s, the family cultivated the estate in polyculture, and like most farms in Touraine, they grew grapes along with vegetables, and livestock. By 1970, the Guy Allion chose to devote the property entirely to viticulture, and in 1991 his son Cédric took over the estate.

Their property follows the gentle hillside slopes on the Cher River’s right bank, just across from the communes of Thesée and Monthou-sur-Cher. The vineyards have desirable southwest to southeast exposure and are planted on shallow clay-limestone mixed with flint.

The area around the villages of Thesée and Oisly on the Cher has an excellent reputation for Sauvignon Blanc. Like the neighboring regions of Sancerre and Menetou-Salon to the east, the grape ripens slowly here, giving it beautiful aromatics often reminiscent of exotics fruits. Gamay Noir is also particularly well suited to the Loire, and the Domaine produces lovely reds in addition to the Rosé.

The family enjoyed an outstanding harvest once again last year. Here’s a note from Cedric Allion:

“It is on a good note that the grape harvest ends 2019, which spoiled us with a superb quality, and a generous quantity. The winemaking also took place in excellent conditions, allowing us to obtain rich, intense but still fresh and fruity wines.”

In the glass

The Sauvignon Blanc opens with fresh notes of white flowers and herbs on the nose leading to a rich palate focused on just the right amount of crisp, zippy acidity. Notes of citrus and summer fruits and gooseberry flow through the palate, providing ideal weight and mouthfeel.

The gorgeous light pink color radiates in the glass and after a quick swirl, notes of red berries and citrus open to a palate of raspberry, with hints of apricot and citrus. The zippy freshness makes this a perfect Rosé to enjoy all through the summer.

These two superb wines from Cedric and Dorothée Allion are prime examples of how you can enjoy world-class Sauvignon Blanc and Rosé — and still keep a few bucks in your pocket!

$16.99

$ 14

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$15.99

$ 13

In a mixed or solid case

Can't make it in? Call 828-253-0060 with your credit card number.
We'll hold your purchase in our temperature controlled cellar for pickup at your convenience
or we'll arrange for delivery.