Today it’s a 2012 sauvignon blanc from France’s Sancerre region that goes for about $20.
Ahh, the French. They still won’t tell me what WINE I’m drinking. This being from Sancerre, it’s probably sauvignon blanc.
And it’s good. Far better than the super-tart Cupcake sauvignon blanc from New Zealand. But then again, it’s $20. Cupcake is $8.
Of the 2009 vintage, one writer said: “Crisp and clean as expected. High acidity. Great lemon lime citrus with a touch of earth. Dry finish. Textbook Sancerre.” Take those words, and dilute them with a heaping helping of your local tap water. Yes, this wine is acidic, with citrus and dry minerality, which is nice. It’s just a little too diluted for $20.
Because this Sancerre is a little weak and not terribly engaging, I would not buy it again. But don’t get me wrong — order a glass in any restaurant, and you’ll be happy.
Onward and upward, to search for a Sancerre we can really get excited about!
Not recommended.
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