We ran the 2018 Guy Allion ‘Les Mazelles’ Sauvignon Blanc a ways back, and I’m happy to report the new vintage is just as strong. For those who love Sancerre and Pouilly-Fume but hate paying the price, this wine is going to make you very happy.
From a smaller, family-run estate in Touraine, to the west of Sancerre, this is a wonderful rendition of Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc at a great price. The 2019 vintage was very kind to the vignerons of the Loire Valley, yielding brilliant and classically styled white wines.
2019 Guy Allion ‘Les Mazelles’ Sauvignon Blanc
“Crisp, brisk, and full of fresh tropical citrus fruit flavors and a touch of minerality.” – Josh Spurling
The 2019 vintage is sold out. To order the new vintage, stop by the store or click here to order in our online store.
I’m predicting this will become one of our top-selling whites of 2020. Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc is more popular than ever, and this version represents an incredible value, especially when you compare it to Sancerre which starts at $25 these days. There’s just so much to like here!
Bright, clean, zingy and focused, this is a lovely Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy on a hot summer day. The flavors are of lime and kiwi, gooseberry and lemon, with subtle herbal and mineral notes. That last “kick” of mineral on the finish lets you know this comes from the rocky, flinty, limestone-rich soils of the Loire Valley.
And it’s a wonderful, family owned estate practicing organic viticulture. I don’t intentionally buy wines just because they’re organic. THEY HAVE TO BE GOOD FIRST AND FOREMOST! But it’s always nice when a wine as delicious as this comes from a smaller family domaine that cares about their land.
If you’re looking for a refreshing white to enjoy on sunny spring days, look no more. This one is going to fly out of the store in a hurry. And keep in mind there’s only 10 cases (120 bottles) to be had at the sale price.
The 2019 vintage is sold out. To order the new vintage, stop by the store or click here to order in our online store.
Josh Spurling
Owner, Operator, Wine Monger
Table Wine Asheville