NEW 360 Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc

Pairs with: Fresh oysters on the half shell, warm goat cheese crostini, pan-seared sea bass with lemon-caper butter, spring vegetable risotto with fresh asparagus, or a crisp garden salad tossed in a citrus vinaigrette.

Good for: Serving as an effortlessly vibrant, crowd-pleasing bistro white for weeknight suppers; introducing fans of New World Sauvignon Blanc to the bright, granitic minerality of the Loire Valley; or pouring thoroughly chilled on a sunny patio alongside light seafood starters.

Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

I am from: Val de Loire IGP, Loire Valley, France (Sourced from sun-dappled vineyard plots planted on a diverse mosaic of clay, limestone, and gravelly soils along the banks of the Loire River).

The Story: The 360° Loire project was conceived as a panoramic celebration of the Loire Valley's varied micro-terroirs, capturing the full spectrum of France’s iconic "Garden of France" in a fresh, accessible framework. Crafted in partnership with Loire Propriétés—a benchmark cooperative of dedicated local winegrowers—this bottling draws fruit from cool-climate vineyards where ocean-influenced morning mists give way to afternoon sunshine. The combination of well-draining limestone and gravelly clay soils allows the Sauvignon Blanc vines to achieve optimal ripeness while locking in towering natural acidity.

In the cellar, winemaking is centered on protecting varietal purity and place. The grapes undergo a direct, gentle pneumatic pressing without skin contact to extract only pristine, translucent juice. Fermentation takes place at low temperatures in stainless steel vats without any oak intervention or malolactic conversion. A brief period of maturation on fine lees in tank endows the wine with a soft, silky texture that gracefully cushions its roaring, high-wire acidity.

Why You'll Love Me: It is a brilliantly crisp, high-energy white that pairs energetic citrus radiance with a subtle, stony mineral backbone. In the glass, it gleams a pale, bright straw-yellow with youthful green glints. The nose opens with an expressive bouquet of fresh green apple, white peach, and tart pink grapefruit, accented by top notes of lemongrass, tomato leaf, and crushed limestone. On the palate, it delivers an invigorating, palate-cleansing rush; a core of zesty lime, gooseberry, and pear is driven forward by a beam of mouthwatering acidity. Clean, weightless, and endlessly drinkable, it glides into a long, bone-dry finish marked by a trailing note of lemon pith and a persistent, slate-like mineral snap.