Sébastian Vaillant, Valençay, Loire, France, 2017

An intriguing co-fermented blend where 15% of unoaked Chardonnay gives body and leesy richness to the grapefruit juiciness and ripe guava notes of the Sauvignon Blanc. There’s a mineral tang and zesty hints of freshly cut grass and lemons, with brisk acidity to cleanse the palate.