A very approachable, classic Sancerre: zesty with a hint of grass as well as white fruit on the nose. Crisp on the palate, with pronounced but well-balanced acidity.
Michel Redde et Fils
Michel Redde et Fils is an esteemed Loire Valley producer dating back to 1630, when François Redde was already documented growing vines in Pouilly-sur-Loire. Today, Thierry Redde and his sons are the 13th and 14th generations of winemakers in the family. In the early 1950s, Michel Redde took control of the family’s 15 acres after the death of his father. Over a decade he built the La Moynerie property, and has since expanded it to the 85 acres it is today, located on the famous Route.. read more
Issue May 31, 2012 - Smart Buys - This has really good cut from the start, with Key lime, tarragon, fleur de sel and flint notes all racing along. A lingering gooseberry edge fills in on the finish. Very chiseled. Drink now through 2014. –JM
Pebbly chalk and limestone subsoils in the vineyard along with warm summers result in a wonderfully vibrant, fruity wine. Michel Redde uses temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel vats to create a pure expression of the Sauvignon Blanc grape, then the wine rests on its lees until bottling.
