2012 Touraine Sauvignon, Domaine Gibault

 2012 Touraine Sauvignon, Domaine Gibault

 

This is a rich Touraine Sauvignon from Domaine Gibault, a well established third-generation domaine in Noyers-sur-Cher run by Pascal and Danielle Gibault. Their 2012 is a rich and ripe example of Sauvignon (13% alc) with concentration and no vegetal tones at all. 

There are some who think you have to drink Touraine Sauvignon as young as possible. Although young Touraine Sauvignon can be fresh and attractive, good examples will age well as this 2012 demonstrates. It is drinking well now and should be good and a number more. This is really a Touraine Sauvignon to drink with food rather than as an apéro, when you might well want something crisper and more vibrant.   

Concours Mondial du Sauvignon 2013 – results

Laurence Fourgeray tasting yesterday 

The results of the 4th Concours Mondial du Sauvignon are now out here. Two Loire Sauvignons won two of the four trophies: the 2011 Domaine André Vatan Saint François, Sancerre won the trophy for the best oaked Sauvignon, while Domaine Gibault, 2012 Touraine Sauvignon won the trophy for the unoaked Sauvignon at less than 10€. 

André Vatan (above and below) at his chai in Verdigny

A patriotic Paul Buisse after the tasting