Domaine Guy Mardon Touraine Sauvignon Blanc La Courade

TASTING NOTES: Generous with notes of tart lemon and grapefruit. A good balance of ripe and fresh flavors with crisp acidity and good minerality. Excellent as an aperitif or with grilled fish salads vegetables or goat cheese. Father and son winemakers Guy and Jean-Luc Mardon run the family estate of Domaine Guy Mardon on 35 hectares in the heart of Touraine. Guy ran the domaine from 1970-1995 when Jean-Luc the fifth generation took over the day-to-day operations. Jean-Luc maintains traditional vineyard and winemaking practices. The wine is still aged in the original cellar under the family home. Since 1995 the winery had reduced yields and become a member of Terra Vitis a group that pursues environmentally friendly viticulture without the use of pesticides. Each parcel is vinified separately before blending. Domaine Guy Mardon is located on a plateau between the Loir and Cher rivers. An Atlantic climate with low rainfall ample sun and cool nights combined with sandy soil