Emile Balland Le Balbuzard Sauvignon Blanc

Emile Balland Le Balbuzard Sauvignon BlancBright Sauvignon with floral and grapefruit notes. Crisp and fresh on the palate, with ripe citrus and peach. It's more restrained than its new world counterparts, making it an attractive aperitif. The name 'Le Balbuzard' refers to the fish eating bird of prey which calls the Loire River its home. This tiny 6. 5 hectare domaine in the Loire was started by Emile Balland in 1999. The Ballands have been making wines in the Loire since 1650 and his father

At Seghesio Family Vineyards

lifted finish

They were after something instantly recognisable

A juicy rosé made from the hyper-local variety Perricone

with hints of lime and a long

30% of which were new

but also has enough weight to partner perfectly with creamy poultry dishes

This is no different

The priest’s statement had always stuck with Dermot though

with a discreet touch of oak

Harvested largely by machine during cool (often cold) night-time conditions preserving the light and delicate flavours of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes

this will gain polish and complexity with a little time in bottle