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2016 Sancerre AOC, Loire, France

Type: White wine

Quantity: 0.75 l

Alcohol content : 12.5%

Price: 20.00 €

Organic labeling: Organic wine

Bottle closue: Natural cork

Maturing: Steel

Variety: Sauvignon Blanc 100%.

Registration number : #DVa-L16B16

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Last reviewed: 18 January 2018

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The appellation is on the upper run of the Loire in central France. It is named after the eponymous on a 150 meters the river towering hill small community (1,500 inhabitants) on the west bank. The area is known not only for its wines, but also for the soft cheese "Crottin de Chavignol" made from goat's milk. According to legend, the king, known as a wine lover, planted Henry IV (1553-1610) near Chavignol an oak tree, which was allegedly destroyed by lightning during a thunderstorm in 1993. Incidentally, the wood was used for the production of oak barrels. Henry IV said that "the wine of this place is the best he has ever drunk, and if all the people in his...

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The white grape comes from France, Around 100 synonyms testify to the high age and worldwide distribution of the vine in almost all wine-producing countries, The most important alphabetically grouped by country are grape, Muskat-Silvaner, Würzsilvaner ( Germany ); Blanc Doux, Blanc Fumé, Blanc Fumet, Fumé, Genetine, Gennetin, Gentin a Romorantin, Gros Sauvignon, Libournais, Painechon, Puinechou, Punéchon, Punechou, Quinechon, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc Musqué, Sauvignon Fumé, Sauvignon Jaune, Sauvignon Jeune, Sauvignon Musqué, Savagnou, Surin France ); Pellegrina, Pissotta, Sauvignon Bianco ( Italy );...

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