2019 Domaine Huards Cheverny Pur

Region: Cour-Cheverny < Loire Valley < France

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc + 15% Chardonnay

Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Certified biodynamic farming; sandy soils; stainless steel fermentation and raised in tank on its fine lees; bottled unfined with <20ppm added So2; 12% ABV

Winemaker: Alexandre Gendrier

• Organic/biodynamic OGs in the Touraine appellation
• Fairytale estate with vineyards completely surrounded by 25 hectares of forest and hayfields near the famous castle of Chambord
• Sauv Blanc dominates, but not in a bossy, grassy way -- here she's pure, precise and classy
• Soft, viscous texture, apples and flowers with a zesty hit of Meyer lemon