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Sample Loire Sauvignon Blanc, 2023

Placeholder appellation, Loire, France

White · 12.5% · 750ml

Placeholder verdict: taut, citrus-driven and unfussy.

Around £14 · Good value · A safe bet

Bottle portrait: Sample Loire Sauvignon Blanc, Loire. Natural light, real table.

Where to buy

  • Illustrative Online Retailer£15.50
  • Illustrative Wine Merchant£14.00

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What it tastes like

Body2 out of 5, from Light to Full. Light
Acidity5 out of 5, from Soft to Zippy. Zippy
Tannin1 out of 5, from None to Firm. None
Sweetness1 out of 5, from Bone dry to Sweet. Bone dry
Oak1 out of 5, from None to Obvious. None
Fruit3 out of 5, from Subtle to Loud. Middle

Flavours

Citrus · Green fruit · Herbal · Stony

Style

Crisp · Fresh · Mineral · Refreshing

Good for

Before dinner · A weeknight · With food

Food

Goat's cheese · Green salads · White fish

Our verdict

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Why we like it

Placeholder: it does the simple thing properly and doesn't overreach.

What to know

Placeholder: drink it cold, drink it young, don't cellar it.

Who it’s for

Anyone who wants something clean and cold with no thinking required.

Who should skip it

Anyone after weight, oak or texture.

The detail

Grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
Origin
Placeholder appellation, Loire, France
Alcohol
12.5%

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