2024 Domaine des Caillots Touraine Sauvignon Terres de Silex

The Domaine des Caillots Touraine Sauvignon Terres de Silex is, as the name suggests, a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the famous Silex soils (sandy soil with flinty clay). After hand-picking, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at 17–19°C. The decision was made not to keep this temperature too low in order to preserve the typicality of the terroir. After fermentation, the wine ages on its lees (sur lie) for 4–6 months in a stainless steel tank.

In the glass, this fine Touraine wine has a straw-yellow color with green accents. On the nose, we detect aromas of spring flowers, hawthorn, and acacia, and naturally, a touch of citrus and freshly cut grass. On the palate, the wine is fresh and lively with a fruity mouthfeel featuring flavors of citrus fruits, lemon, and grapefruit. With time, the vegetal notes fade and give way to ripe fruit—wild peach and apricot—accompanied by a mineral taste typical of these Silex soils.

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• Salad with goat cheese, beetroot and walnuts
  The creaminess of the goat cheese and the earthy beetroot pair beautifully with the acidity and the fresh character of the wine.

• Grilled zucchini and bell peppers with lemon vinaigrette
  The grilled flavors are lifted by the citrus aromas in the wine and enhance the mineral character.

• Pan-fried white fish with dill and lemon
  The delicate flavor of the fish is beautifully complemented by the fresh acidity and crisp profile of the Sauvignon.

• Pasta with green asparagus, cream, and Parmesan cheese
  The creaminess contrasts nicely with the tension of the wine, while the asparagus complements the grassy aromas.

• Mackerel tartare with green apple and cucumber
  The oiliness of the mackerel is refreshed by the citrus fruit in the wine, and the green apple enhances the fresh character.

• Ravioli with ricotta, lemon zest, and mint in a beurre blanc sauce
  The soft body and hint of citrus create a refined match with the crisp, mineral style of this Touraine Sauvignon.