Description

Grape: Sauvignon Blanc

Vineyard: Clay and limestone. The vines are between 10 and 60 years old, sustainable growing practices.

Making of: the grapes are pressed and then left to settle for 48 hours (dbourbage). The must then ferments with indigenous yeasts. Aged in tanks, on fine lies for six months. Filtered, not fined.

Personality: Notes of freshly-cut grass, lemon verbena and lush exotic fruit make it irresistible to all Sauv Blanc lovers, no matter which region youre usually after. The wine is perfect on its own, or you can enjoy it with goat cheese, as the typical Loire Valley pairing goes.

Quick facts:

Location: Loire Valley, Central France

Vineyards: the grapes are sourced from sustainable or organic vineyards in the central Loire Valley

Soils: clay-limestone

Main varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin, Gamay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Pineau dAunis

Winemaking: spontaneous fermentation, aging in concrete, stainless steel or neutral oak. Filtered, not fined.

Gaspard is one of Jenny & Franois house labels wines that come from our exclusive cooperation with carefully selected winemakers from France and beyond. Its Jennys great pleasure to bring you wines that are kinder to both nature and your budget while being very delicious, and these Loire Valley creations definitely tick all the boxes!

All the wines are made with the traditional and most popular varieties from this iconic region, from the fruity spicy Cabernet Franc to fresh citrusy Sauvignon Blanc or the beloved Chenin. The grapes are sourced from growers who work sustainably or organically (no herbicide) across different vineyards in the Loire Valley, are fermented with native yeast, spend a couple of months on their fine lees and then undergo only light filtration and fining. The joyful labels are the creations of a Parisian artist that Jenny met there. Gaspard is a traditional French boys name that means bringer of treasure a fitting title for these easy-drinking gifts that keep on giving.