2008 Domaine Ricard "Les Trois Chênes" Touraine blanc
Not every white wine is meant to be an aperitif, and certainly not this lively Sauvignon Blanc from Domaine Ricard in Touraine, a lesser-known appellation in the Loire Valley of France. This wine needs food to shine, and when it gets it, it becomes the most charming of dinner partners. Made from biodynamically grown grapes, the 2008 "Les Trois Chênes" — the three oaks — is intense and minerally, with notes of lime zest, tangerine and stone. For the money, it's a great little wine to have on hand for the summer. An outstanding bargain from the Loire Valley.
