Sauvignon Blanc / Chardonnay
Les Bois ont Brûlés 2024
Peltier Ravineau
Grape Variety: 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 50% Chardonnay
Producer: Peltier Ravineau (Arthur Peltier & Achille Ravineau)
Region: Cheverny, Touraine, Loire, France
Wild Scale: 3/5
Vegan friendly wine
12.5% alcohol
Winemaking: Organic Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay grapes from a small, 65 year old plot were harvested by hand. Direct press before fermentation with indigenous yeast. Aged in old barrels for 1 year. No fining, filtration or added sulphur.
This Wine: Natural white wine with a medium body. Classy and elegant with notes of green apple, lemon, minerals and delicate floral touches. Concentrated with a long finish. Best served with fish, chicken or vegetables.
Notes on the Winemaker: Arthur Peltier and Achille Ravineau are young winemakers situated close to Cheverny in Touraine. This is a natural wine hot spot in the Loire that was put on the map by the likes of and Hervé Villemade, both of which provided training and guidance to Arthur and Achille. Now they are making affordable, expressive wines with a focus on local grape varieties including the rare Menu Pineau. One to watch!