Description
Domaine du Salvard has been a standard-bearer in Cheverny—the Loire Valley appellation that snakes along the left bank of the Loire from Sologne to the outskirts of Orleans—ever since Maurice Delaille bought this property in 1890, replanting the vineyards and renovating the Estate. It has subsequently passed through five generations of the Delaille family. Today, 42 hectares of vineyards are farmed by brothers Emmanuel and Thierry who have carried on the traditions established by their ancestors; producing authentic, handcrafted Cheverny of the highest order.
All the wines here offer the authenticity and value of a Domaine playing to their finest strengths
While the brothers share most of the responsibilities, Thierry Delaille spends most of his days in the vines, which are typically managed organically with the emphasis on smaller than average yields and sustainable farming practices. Emmanuel handles the winemaking duties. All wines are vinified in temperature-controlled stainless steel cuves and draw texture from aging on fine lees. The wines are bottled unfiltered.
About this wine: More than just good value, the finest wines produced in Cheverny, upstream from Sancerre, are truly exciting and worth seeking out. Domaine du Salvard has been a standard-bearer here ever since Maurice Delaille bought this property in 1900, replanting the vineyards and renovating the estate. Grown on mature vines rooted in the sandy clay soils of Cheverny’s Fougères-sur-Bièvre, the ‘Butterfly’ label is 100% Sauvignon Blanc (bottled under screwcap for the Australian market) and raised on lees without any oak. It’s a deliciously pulpy, focused Sauvignon with citrus fruit, and succulent herb flavours finished with a glide of mouth-watering zesty acidity and a fine, chalky finish. Proper, pourable Loire Sauvignon, done right.
RRP $35 Our Special Price $28.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine
