Villebois Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2009
by Joost de Villebois

Comment on: Villebois Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2009

In my experience, the Loire Valley whites can be rather "tinny". This one was lovely.

Martina 15:15 02/09/2010 Reply

Comment on: Villebois Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Lots of competition locally around the STEEP hill of Sancerre but yes this is just about this price range. If it was £1.50 less i would buy more but i think there is just so much to sample from the village and the surrounding. One for the winemaker: The gooseberries flavours coming from a cooler side of the slopes? or more chalky than clay in the ground?
I know there is quite a change in the terroir around Sancerre...

Kenny 09:06 29/08/2010 Reply

Comment on: Villebois Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2009

A really pleasant wine, and very drinkable, but is it worth the price? I am not sure?

Graham 12:34 25/08/2010 Comment

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Ah, this was sooo much better that last night's Petit Villabois. All the rough edges seemed to disappear and instead there was a pleasant, crisp, dry and fruity wine with a touch of acidity that fades as the wine warms in the hand. There was still that gooseberry like tartness to start when chilled, which mellowed to pears and something, maybe a crisp english apple. Following on from last night's comment I still favour the Heidi Siegried SB but this is coming up on the rails...

Barry 21:23 15/08/2010 Comment

Comment on: Villebois Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2009

Pleasant, easy drinking, but not much character. Kimbao is much better value at this price.

Jim 21:01 15/08/2010 Comment