Vignobles Lacheteau Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

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Written By Catherine Courtney

Vignobles Lacheteau Touraine Sauvignon Blanc

GRAPES: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

VINTAGE: 2023

REGION: Touraine, France

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 11.5%

PRICE: $6.99

It’s another scorcher in Nashville today, which means we will sample a new Sauvignon Blanc that I grabbed at Trader Joe’s. Today, we are opening Vignobles Lacheteau Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, produced in Touraine, France, a subregion that produces white wines comparable to the Sancerre region.

Today’s wine is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes and is fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fresh flavor profile and vibrant character. Typically, Sauvignon Blancs are very bright and acidic. They have what I like to call a high pucker factor when consumed.

I grabbed this bottle from the fridge and let it warm up just slightly before I poured myself a glass.

So, shall we get into the juicy details?

Tasting Notes:

  • Pale/Medium Straw hue

  • Bright citrus notes ( think lemon, peach, hint of green apple)

  • The slightest grassiness on the nose

  • Moderate acidity ( pucker factor - mild)

  • Serve chilled

Verdict:

This is definitely a white wine that I will keep on rotation. It not only has an affordable price point, but it’s one of those wines that would go well with seafood or be perfect for sipping while snacking on Cheddar, Gouda, or my favorite, Havarti. If you are a Sauvignon Blanc fan, grab this bottle next time you are in Trader Joe’s, and let me know what you think!

Until Next Time!

Catherine Courtney

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My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

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