"Land of Stones"—named for the rolled river pebbles that define this cuvée's terroir
The result is a red that’s playful yet complex
The 2021 came from a cool
Petite Empreinte’s Tapis Rouge is a versatile wine
current Francis Egly (4th generation) took over in the 1980s
Domaine du Chapitre, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 TEST "Land of Stones"—named for theChapitre's delightful Sauvignon Blanc has a been a staple at the shop for the last couple of years, and one sip will let you know why. It's not as austere as Sancerre can be, but the core of minerality running through the wine deftly balances a mix of tropical, citrus, and orchard fruit. A juicy, herbal, and complex wine with notes of lime leaf, passion fruit, and lemon zest. It's farmed organically, to boot!