Domaine Villargeau Coteaux du Giennois 2023 Vintage:2023 with a whiff of orange

with a whiff of orange peel that shows up again on the dancing bright palate with juicy black fruits

this is an intense wine

and it is stony and serious

Pernot's Bourgogne Blanc has a proven track record of aging a decade or more in the cellar

blackberry and plum compote

Domaine Villargeau Coteaux du Giennois 2023 Vintage:2023 with a whiff of orangeFor fans of great Sauvignon Blanc who are also fans of great value, the Coteaux du Giennois is the name to know. The region is a long stretch of the Loires limestone marl right bank north of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume. There are no dramatic hillsides here, just gently rolling countryside and underappreciated wineries like Domaine de Villargeau. Winemaker Marc Thibaud has gained a strong following among the staff at L&E for his clean cut, powerfully