Domaine des Sables Verts

This is bright, crunchy, and dangerously drinkable. It’s packed with tart raspberry and wild strawberry notes, with just a hint of that classic Loire graphite and green peppercorn. Light on its feet with barely-there tannins and a zippy, "mouth-watering" finish.

Price: £18.00

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Key information

Region: Saumur-Champigny, Loire Valley, France

Year: 2021

Alcohol: 12.5%

Info:

Interesting: Produced from "green sands" (Sables Verts), which impart a unique lightness and floral lift to the Cabernet Franc.

Did You Know? "Glouglou" is French onomatopoeia for the sound of wine being poured (and drunk) quickly.

Pairing: Charcuterie board; a sunny afternoon picnic.

Intensity
Delicate
Bold
3.8
Acidity
Softer
Zesty
4.1
Sweetness
Dry
Sweet
1.1
Body
Light
Full
2.5
Tannins
Smooth
Chewy
2.0

Ideal for The Purist

Your mouth is a "cut-seeker." You likely have a lower sensitivity to acidity than the average person, meaning you need more zesty, sour punch to feel satisfied. Conversely, you are highly sensitive to sugar and viscosity; thick, sweet textures feel "cloying" or suffocating to your tongue. You crave the physical sensation of salivation - that "electric" feeling on the sides of your jaw is your primary measure of a wine's quality.