La Vauvise Sancerre Le Trois Terroirs
La Vauvise Sancerre Le Trois Terroirs
GRAPES: Not provided
VINTAGE: 2023
REGION: Loire Valley, France
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13 %
PRICE: $17.99
Alright, friends, I am back this week with what may be one of my favorite white wines from Trader Joe's that I’ve enjoyed all year. While this is at a slightly higher price point than what I usually review, it’s too good not to share. Today, we are tasting the 2023 vintage of La Vauvise Sancerre Le Trois Terroirs. For many, including myself, Sancerre is a wine I often drink in the warm summer months. However, there was something about this bottle that was calling to me. Maybe it was the unseasonably warm temperatures that day, but a bottle found its way into my basket and made it home.
If you’re unfamiliar with Sancerre or simply don’t order it when you’re out and about, let me share a few fun facts about one of my favorite white wines. Sancerre wine is a highly regarded white wine from the Loire Valley in France. Known for its crispness and elegance, Sancerre is primarily made from the Sauvignon Blanc grape, though small amounts of red and rosé wines produced from Pinot Noir are also crafted in the region. There are three flavor profiles: White Sancerre, Red Sancerre, and Rosé Sancerre.
The unique terroir plays a significant role in its wine profile. Soils include chalk, limestone, and flint, which impart minerality and complexity. Hence the name, Le Trois Terroirs.
Now that you know a little more about the wine, let’s jump into the tasting details, shall we?
Tasting Notes:
Pale yellow hue
Light and bright with notes of white flowers and citrus, specifically white peaches, pears, and lemon notes
Faint minerality
Dry with medium-high acidity
Verdict:
I said it before, and I’ll say it again: this is definitely one of the best white wines I’ve purchased from Trader Joe’s in 2024. With the holidays approaching, this would be a great bottle to pick up for Thanksgiving with poultry, seafood, or salads. Hell, even if you have none of those, grab a bottle and have it while you are cooking in the kitchen! It’s well worth the price and I feel confident you will enjoy it as much as I did. If you grab a bottle, drop your comments below- I’d love your thoughts!
Until Next Time!