Dme. Boutet Saulnier Brut Vouvray

Grape: 100% Chenin Blanc

ABV: 12.5%

The Story: If France had a wine region that perfectly exuded the quintessential Seattle vibe, we’d look no further than La Loire. The longest river in France, unwinds from the Central Massif all the way North to Sancerre, and then abruptly West where it stretches toward Nantes on the Atlantic coast at 47.5°N - almost aligned with Seattle on a different salty shore. A similar cool marine climate and casual grunge aesthetic questions the status quo along this latitude with attitude, it seems. Some of our favorite wines in all the world seem to be effortlessly forged in these parts, with Chenin Blanc and Cabernet Franc being star players.

The genesis of Domaine Boutet Saulnier followed the well-worn path of evolution from polycultural smallholding two generations ago, to fully-fledged viticultural domaine today. The cellars, which sit in the Vallée Chartier, belonged to the grandparents of Christophe Boutet, the current proprietor, and it was his father André who decided to focus purely on the vine and wine. Christophe runs the domaine with the help of his wife, Astrid Saulnier, hence Boutet Saulnier.

Personality: Golden yellow in color, light in body with a beautifully expressive aromatic profile which calls to mind ripe peach, orange, jasmine and honeysuckle. Crisp acidity, dry and elegant. Lively persistent bubbles. Pleasure in liquid form.

Harmony: The wine's acidity and effervescence will cut through the richness of any dishes, providing a harmonious balance of flavors. Try with fresh goat cheese, oysters, sushi, savory pork dishes, or for dessert - caramelized apple tarte.