Whom You Know: Champagne Wishes: Xavier Flouret Sancerre French Blonde 2009 Highly Recommended by Whom You Know-the Best White We've Seen in Recent Times and Absolutely Perfect for Your Holiday Celebration!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Champagne Wishes: Xavier Flouret Sancerre French Blonde 2009 Highly Recommended by Whom You Know-the Best White We've Seen in Recent Times and Absolutely Perfect for Your Holiday Celebration!

This Champagne Wishes critique is sponsored by Cosmopolitan Dental, official dentist of Whom You Know! Dr. Garo Nazarian is responsible for Peachy's pearly whites:
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They say that gentlemen prefer blondes...but we are certain that when they say that, they are referring exclusively to the Xavier Flouret Sancerre French Blonde 2009, and that's not only because Peachy Deegan is a brunette. If you are hibernating this winter, you will need a bottle of this. It's incomparable. From the moment we popped the cork, we were highly impressed with the splendid burst of aromatic fruity flavor that is fresh, appealing, lively, and elegant. It boasts hints of citrus which is perfect for this time of year when we were wishing we were in a citrus-bearing fruit place – the grapefruit notes have lovely acidity. Clear with a rich blond hue, this is no bottle-blond! Its authenticity is felt in every sip that hits your lips and its distinguished complexity makes this the go-to white this holiday season. In addition to citrus, Peachy detected notes of pear and peach and the bottle is beautifully packaged: X marks the spot indeed! And, Swifty's serves wines from Cognac-One.

All coming from this noble and historical region of Loire in France, and specifically, the Domaine Chatelain vineyard in Pouilly-sur-Loire, in Nieve, France. Whom You Know Highly Recommends the Xavier Floruet Sancerre French Blonde 2009.

Winemaker Vincent Chatelain

Winery Domaine Chatelain

Appellation Sancerre

Country France

Grape Varietal Sauvignon Blanc

HISTORY
The Chatelain family has been growing vines since 1630 on the slopes of the Loire valley. The 30-hectare vineyard is now managed by Jean-Claude Chatelain along with his son Vincent. Now the 12th generation, they continue to make wines with passion and respect for the tradition of winemaking.

TERROIR
The soil is clay and chalk with south to south west exposure to the sun. The region benefits from a moderate continental climate.

VITICULTURE & VINIFICATION
The 20-40 year-old vines, planted at a density of 7,500 vines per hectare, yield 60 Hl / hectare. Fermentation takes place at 18°C over a period of 15 days. Vinification is thermo-regulated in stainless steel tanks.

AGEING
On the lees for 4 months. No oak ageing, bottled-aged for 2 months in the winery's cellar before it is released.

VINTAGE

The weather during the 2009 harvest was very hot during the day and cool at night. The grapes grew healthy and matured quickly. The wine is very expressive on the palate, showing all the qualities of Sauvignon Blanc with seductive fruity notes.

STYLE
Eye: Brilliant green gold.
Nose: Elegant, rich nose, ripe lemon, grapefruit.
Palate: Fresh and rich in the mouth with nice powerful aromas.

FOOD PAIRING
Best with fish and shellfish. Superb with white meats and goat cheeses.

WHEN TO DRINK
Now and up to 4 years, all year long.

TECHNICALS
Alcohol: 12.5%, Total acidity: 5.1 G/l, PH: 3.09,
Residual sugar: 1.5 g/l

http://www.cognac-one.com/

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