Le Grand Ballon Sauvignon blanc

Vintage 2019
by Joël Delaunay
Varietal Sauvignon blanc
Color white
Region igp Val de Loire,Loire Valley (Val de Loire)
Country France
Medal Score
6.0
3 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
grapefruit zestfresh-cut grasswhite peachelderflowergooseberry
Palate

Medium-bodied with bright, zesty acidity, a crisp mineral backbone, and a clean, refreshing texture with citrus and stone fruit flavors.

Finish

Medium-length finish with lingering notes of lemon zest and a pleasant herbaceous, flinty minerality.

Food Pairings
  • • grilled asparagus with hollandaise
  • • goat cheese crostini
  • • pan-seared sea bass
  • • shrimp ceviche
  • • Niçoise salad
Serving Temp
8-10°C
Drink Window
Now through 2024

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge 2020
Bronze Decanter World Wine Awards 2020
Bronze International Wine Challenge 2020

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