Lionel Gosseaume settled down late in life, at 37 years old, after having been a "truant vine" for many years. He resisted, fought not to follow in the family footsteps, but without success! The virus got the better of him and in 2007 he dived in and took over a small vineyard on a vast plateau between the Loire River and its tributary the Cher, a succession of wide undulations, limited by small gently sloping hillsides.
Presentation
Presentation
Climat N°1 is a white wine made from the estate's best parcels, classified as Touraine-Oisly. The Touraine-Oisly appellation contrôlée, a Touraine cru, was created in 2011 in recognition of the harmonious marriage between this unique terroir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Location
The vineyards are located between the Loire and Cher rivers, mostly in the Choussy commune, a few miles south of Blois. It’s at the heart of the Sauvignon de Touraine region
Terroir
Soil: stony sand, pebbles with clay, calcareous sand. Climate: Mix of oceanic and continental influences.
In the vineyard
Cultivation: Vines cultivated with care for the natural environment to produce grapes of the highest quality.
Age of vines: 10 to 40 years
Planting density: 5900 vines / ha
Yield: 50 hl / ha.
Age of vines: 10 to 40 years
Planting density: 5900 vines / ha
Yield: 50 hl / ha.
Winemaking
Fermentation: low temperature
Ageing
Aging: 6 months in vats;
Varietal
Sauvignon : 100%
Specifications
Alcohol content : % vol.
GM : No.
Contains sulphites. Does not contain egg or egg products. Does not contain milk or milk-based products.
Advice
Serving
16°C / 61°F
Ageing potential
Enjoy all year long, 3 to 5 years
Tasting
Incredibly greedy, this Sauvignon is very well balanced and the whole supported by a beautiful tension. Notes of pink grapefruit, hawthorn and acacia.
Food pairings
A cuvée that will sublimate seafood, poultry or simply an aperitif. A pure delight
