Let's now head for one of the most beautiful châteaux in the Loire Valley: Chenonceau. The TBK cuvée pays tribute to Thomas Bohier and his wife Katerine, founders of this architectural nugget spanning the Cher, by using their monogram which adorns some of the castle's ceilings. The winemaker Jérôme Marquet offers us a refined gastronomic wine with a strong structure.
Presentation
Location
The vines are located on the right bank of the Cher on a south-facing slope. The microclimate of the plot is characterised by a very good light, regular ventilation and low rainfall.
Terroir
The terroir is composed of flinty clay of the perruche type, which allows the Sauvignon grape variety to ripen very well. Controlled pruning and yields naturally limited to 55 hl/ha naturally contribute to the identity of this superb cuvée, characterised by its ripe fruit aromas and its strong structure.
Winemaking
Monitoring of ripeness by regular tasting of the berries. Harvesting with ripe to candied fruit profiles. Gentle pressing and light settling to preserve the aromatic potential. Cold stabilisation (5 days). Traditional vinification with temperature control (17 to 19°C).
Ageing
Aged on fine lees with regular batonnage (6 to 8 months minimum), bottled in June.
Varietal
Sauvignon blanc : 100%
Advice
Serving
Serve chilled (10°C).
Tasting
Straw yellow colour. The nose seduces with its scent of candied citrus fruit, juicy pear, ripe apricot and blackcurrant buds. The palate is full, fleshy and superbly balanced by its acidic structure. The finish is persistent with fresh menthol notes.
Food pairings
Serve as an aperitif or with fish in sauce (monkfish or pike-perch with sorrel), scallops, roasted white meats, mature goat's cheese.
