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Julien Fouet Saumur Blanc

Organic - Biodynamic Producer: Domaine Fouet
Style: White
Vintage: 2008
Grapes: Chenin Blanc 100%
Region: France < Loire Valley < Saumur

PRICE: $12

Tasting Notes and Food Pairing Suggestions

  • Grilled Thai-style shrimp marinated in fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar
  • Whole roasted branzino with meyer lemon
  • Yellowtail sashimi

This clean and racy organic Chenin Blanc from Saumur is a crazy steal that offers worlds beyond what its price tag suggests. Much leaner, drier, and zippier in style than a demi-sec (off-dry) Chenin you might find in Vouvray - the region of the Loire Valley that made this grape famous. Very mineral and precise, with vibrant flavors of grapefruit, lemon zest, and tart kiwi that just pop in the mouth and remind you that wine is meant to be drunk with food. This will make you VERY hungry!

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