Grown in the Loire Valley of France, the Loire is considered by many to be the world's finest location for growing the Sauvignon Blanc grape. The Kimmeridgian soils in the steeply-sloping vineyards imbue the Sauvignon Blanc grapes with a pure, but assertive and intense style.
   The wines of the Loire Valley are renowned for their depth and interest. The Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are located on the banks of the Loire River, where the soil's high iron content contributes to the rich structure, flavor and longevity of the wines. Very appealing.

Cepage: Sauvignon Blanc. Nowhere in the world does the Sauvignon Blanc yield a more expressive, aromatic and intense wine than here.

About the Producer: Jean Dumont has long been an award winning vigneron of this region.   The properties are beautifully exposed on the hillsides. 

Tasting Notes:  The 2011 is a beautiful example of Sauvignon Blanc. It has the distinctive Sauvignon Blanc bouquet of clean, herb-tinged fruit and a touch of flinty, smoky complexity that sets it apart from any other Sauvignon Blanc wine. The flavors are clean, crisp and focused with fresh melon, fig and citrus fruit notes backed by the crisp edge of acidity that lends a real note of distinction.

Recommended Food Pairings: This wine is amazingly food friendly - pairing with all of the usual white wine companions as well as Asian cuisine and garlic based dishes. Sancerre is a classic companion for fresh seafood. This wine is also a fine match for the assertive goat's milk cheeses of the Loire. Grilled chèvre is a stellar combination--one that every lover of fine food and wine should experience.