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      Tasting Notes and Description
      This wine, of a soft pale lemon colour, presents a flinty and fruity bouquet with notes of grapefruit, orange peel and gentle notes of blossom. The wine, being 100% Sauvignon, is as you would expect, bone dry, medium bodied and exceedingly elegant. The blend of two terroirs (limestone and flint) brings complexity and balance to this white.

      Ideal as an aperitif or with summer salad and fish dishes, you will be seduced by its tender and fresh palate.

      La Clef du Récit estate was created in 2012 in the town of Vinon, located south of Sancerre. After numerous experiences in the universe of vines and wine, Anthony Girard takes possession of the keys to a wine estate in the hamlet of Récy, Located int he town of Vinon to the south-east of the Sancerre appellatuin, opposite Pouilly-sur-Loire. Anthony runs the estate through rigorous work in the vineyard whilst respecting the soil and terroir.

      "The wine has a pale lemon color, with green reflections. The nose offers fruit and freshness. It expresses notes of ripe citrus fruits (yellow lemon, lime, a fine touch of orange zest), tangy fresh pineapple, green mango, as well as delicate herbaceous notes boxwood, crushed mint in the background) and a subtle note of fresh acacia. On the palate, the wine is lively, fruity and fragrant. It expresses the flavors of ripe lemon, candied lemon peel, fresh pineapple, white peach, as well as a touch of apple blossom, boxwood, acacia honey and a delicate bitterness. at the end of the mouth. Beautiful salivating acidity, good length with roundness, on bitterness and integrated herbaceous notes. A straight, open and refreshing wine."
      90-91 points.
      VertdeVin (July 2023)
      Grape Variety
      Sauvignon Blanc
      ABV
      13%
      Vintage
      2022
      Colour
      White
      Country
      France
      Region
      Loire
      Sub Region
      Sancerre
      Still/Sparkling
      Still
      Body Style
      Light, Fresh White
      Vegan
      Yes
      Biodynamic
      No
      Certified Organic
      No

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