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Saturday 30 July 2011

2010 Loire Sauvignon Blanc Ambassadors: Domaine Joël Delaunay



Last night we tried another of the 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Ambassadors – the screwcapped 2010 from Thierry Delaunay of Domaine Joël Delaunay. The Delaunays are based at La Tesnière just on the western edge of the village of Pouillé in the Cher Valley, which should not be confused with Pouilly-sur-Loire home of Pouilly-Fumé. Joël Delaunay has long made good wines but when his son, Thierry, took over he brought a touch of modernity to the domaine. This 2010 is a good example of the modernity, starting with the screwcap closure. It has very clean, crisp gooseberry and lime fruit. Although not complex it is a delicious aperitif and last night followed on well with our starter of soused herring. 

Wines fom Thierry Delaunay and Domaine Joël Delaunay are imported into the UK by Stevens Garnier

 

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jim
Also very welcoming to visitors without an excellent grasp of French and no need to arrange a visit beforehand. Their sparkling wine isn't bad either.

Anonymous said...

Jim
Also very welcoming to visitors without an excellent grasp of French and no need to arrange a visit beforehand. Their sparkling wine isn't bad either.