The Touraine Sauvignon 2024 from Domaine Jacky Marteau is a wine that perfectly embodies the joyful and aromatic style of Touraine. Produced by Ludovic and Magali Marteau, this Sauvignon Blanc is renowned for its ability to combine explosive aromatic intensity with disarming drinkability, representing one of the most beloved "best-buys" from the Loire Valley.
Domaine Jacky Marteau - Touraine Sauvignon AOC 2024
The Touraine Sauvignon 2024 by Jacky Marteau is a vibrant and immediate white wine, born from vines located on the hills overlooking the Cher river. In this vintage, Sauvignon Blanc expresses its varietal profile to the fullest: citrus freshness, elegant vegetal notes, and a subtle minerality derived from the clay-limestone soils of the area. The Marteau family employs night harvesting to preserve the aromatic precursors of the grapes, ensuring a wine that is crystal clear and intensely fragrant in the glass. It is the ideal companion for those seeking an elegant yet unpretentious French white, perfect for daily conviviality and modern dining.
Sensory Profile It appears a pale straw yellow with brilliant greenish reflections. The nose is an explosion of freshness: notes of pink grapefruit, lime zest, and passion fruit blend with classic hints of boxwood and freshly cut hay. On the palate, it is lively, crisp, characterized by a refreshing acidity that makes it nimble and dynamic. The finish is clean, with a persistent citrus return and a pleasant mineral sensation that immediately invites another sip.
Winemaking and Aging Grapes are harvested during the coolest hours of the night and immediately pressed in a protected atmosphere to prevent oxidation. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a rigorously controlled temperature (16-18°C) to enhance the primary aromas. After fermentation, the wine ages for a few months on its fine lees, still in steel, acquiring a slight roundness that balances the grape variety's natural acidic tension, while maintaining its proverbial freshness intact.
Food Pairings It is the quintessential aperitif wine. It pairs magnificently with butter and anchovy crostini, seafood, summer salads, and baked white fish dishes. It is also a formidable companion for fresh goat cheeses and Asian cuisine, especially sushi and sashimi, thanks to its ability to cleanse the palate.
Technical Data
Producer: Domaine Jacky Marteau
Wine: Touraine Sauvignon AOC
Vintage: 2024
Grape Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region: France (Loire Valley - Touraine)
Soil: Clay-siliceous and calcareous
Alcohol Content: 13% Vol.
Format: 75 cl
