Country: France / Loire Valley
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Winery: Isabelle et Pierre Clément / La Dame de Châtenoy
Made from superripe grapes from old vines that have aged on lees, this is a rich, concentrated wine. Full-bodied yellow fruit and ripe pear flavors are sustained by the tight, steely mineral texture and the tangy aftertaste. This dense wine deserves to age until 2018.