COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Domaine du Salvard
REGION
Loire
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Produced in the Cheverny appellation of the Loire Valley, Les Vieilles Serres represents a classic expression of this unique cool-climate region. Unlike most Loire appellations that focus on single-varietal wines, Cheverny is celebrated for its traditional blends. This wine showcases the synergy between the vibrant, aromatic Sauvignon Blanc and the textured, rounder Chardonnay, grown on the region's characteristic sandy-clay and siliceous gravel soils.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€11
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cheverny is one of the very few appellations in the Loire Valley where blending Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay is legally mandated.
Fact 02
The name 'Les Vieilles Serres' translates to 'The Old Greenhouses', referencing historical structures near the estate's vineyards.
Fact 03
The sandy-clay soils of the region contain flint (silex), which imparts a distinct mineral edge to the finished wine.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness and gently pressed. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve the bright primary fruit aromas and crisp acidity. The wine is aged on its fine lees for several months prior to bottling, which imparts a subtle creaminess and complexity to the mid-palate, balancing the zesty nature of the Sauvignon Blanc.
