# Brochet Réserve Sauvignon Blanc (2023)

- **Producer:** Ampelidae
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sauvignon Blanc
- **Region:** Loire, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €12
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pineapple, grass, grapefruit, passion fruit, lime, lemon, gooseberry, mango, peach

## About this wine

The Brochet Réserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is an organic white wine from the Val de Loire IGP in France's Loire Valley, produced by Ampelidae. Founded by oenologist Frédéric Brochet, the winery is dedicated to environmentally conscious viticulture, combining natural farming with advanced winemaking. The vineyards are situated in the southern Loire, benefiting from a mild climate and chalky limestone soils ideal for Sauvignon Blanc. This wine's distinctiveness lies in its organic certification and its expression of the grape's purity and minerality from this specific terroir.

## Interesting facts

- Ampelidae is a leader in organic farming in the Loire Valley.
- Vineyards are managed to promote biodiversity and soil health.
- The winery combines modern and traditional winemaking techniques.
- Frédéric Brochet holds a doctorate in Oenology.

## Food pairing

The wine's bright acidity cuts through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its herbaceous and citrus notes complement the freshness of fish and vegetables. The minerality can also echo the salinity of oysters.

## Wine making process

The Brochet Réserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is produced using 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes from organically farmed vineyards in the Loire Valley. Ampelidae employs a winemaking approach that combines modern techniques with traditional methods. Key to its production is fermentation and aging in stainless steel tanks, which is designed to preserve the grape's inherent freshness, aromatic purity, and vibrant acidity. The harvest is timed to achieve optimal balance between fruit ripeness and acidity. The winery's overarching philosophy emphasizes environmental stewardship, with a strong commitment to organic viticulture, soil health, and biodiversity.