Sebastian Vaillant, Valençay 2020, Loire

This delicious and good value Valençay is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and unoaked Chardonnay, which Sébastien feels adds body and texture to the blend. The fruit is sourced from his own vineyard which sits in the rain shadow of the nearby forest, providing drier, healthier conditions for growing grapes. Valençay achieved official AC status from the 2002 vintage and is the only area to hold this for both its wine and its distinctive pyramid-shaped goat's cheese, which is also the ideal accompaniment for the wine. 

This wine is light lemon in colour with a lovely grassy, citrus nose showing plenty of zesty Sauvignon Blanc aromas. It has a great balance with the lively acidity from the Sauvignon rounded out by the richer Chardonnay, with a mineral note on the finish.

85% Sauvignon Blanc , 15% Chardonnay