Winery SauvatRacine Expression de Terroir Cotes d'Auvergne Boudes
White wine
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Details and technical informations about Winery Sauvat's Racine Expression de Terroir Cotes d'Auvergne Boudes.
Discover the grape variety: Niellucciu
Structured, elegant age-worthy reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and an ample palate, with signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, plum), spices (pepper), garrigue, immortelle and Mediterranean notes. Also structured rosés. Star of Patrimonio AOC (northern Corsica, calcareous soils) and present in Cap Corse AOC. Corsican synonym for Nielluccio, identical to Italian Sangiovese; indigenous black variety from Cap Corse.
Informations about the Winery Sauvat
The Winery Sauvat is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 20 wines for sale in the of Puy-de-Dome to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Puy-de-Dome
Volcanic Auvergne IGP at the heart of the Chaîne des Puys (basalts, pumice, red clays and pebbles): Gamay signature red king (~80%) — more tannic, spicy and floral (iris, violet) profile than in Beaujolais, contained nerviness preserved. Pinot Noir complementary signature — delicately liquorice notes, lightness and singular dynamism in difficult climate. Alternative grapes outside AOC Côtes d'Auvergne, slow minerality from volcanic soils.
The wine region of Val de Loire
France's most diverse vineyard, 800 km along the Loire (~48,300 ha). Flagship whites: lively, mineral Sauvignon from Sancerre-Pouilly (citrus, boxwood, gunflint), Loire Chenin from vibrant dry to noble sweet wines (quince, honey, taut acidity), Melon de Bourgogne of saline Muscadet on lees. Cabernet Franc reds (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny): raspberry, bell pepper, graphite, silky tannins. Sparkling Cremants with brioche-apple notes.
The word of the wine: Expressive
Said of a wine that is full-bodied and offers well-defined aromas.
