• Emile Balland

    • Sauvignon Blanc En Attendant Les Beaux Jours

    At a Glance

    • Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
    • Terroir: From multiple parcels in the Cher and Sologne Valley (about 30 km south of Blois), siliceous soils over limestone.
    • Viticulture: Sustainable, purchased grapes and domaine-farmed.
    • Vinification: Fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, aged for six months on the lees, one bâtonnage a month.

    Additional Info

    On the morning of April 27, 2016, Emile lost 80% of his harvest when frost descended on his new spring buds. He eventually found some Sauvignon Blanc grapes from other Loire Valley producers that were available for purchase, and thus began this cuvée.