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Tesco Finest Touraine Sauvignon 75cl
Reference number 070631667
£41.94 per case
Equivalent to £6.99 per bottle
41 Clubcard Points
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Key facts
- Country
- France
- Region
- The Loire Valley
- Grape
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Vintage
- 2011
- Producer
- Ackerman
- Winemaker
- Jean-Paul Malinge
- Stopper
- Screwcap
- Special Diet
- Vegetarian
- ABV
- 12
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Product Details
Tasting Notes
Pale gold, with vibrant aromas of herbs and gooseberries from the heart of the Loire Valley, packed full of refreshing citrus flavours.
Storage Instructions
To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 2 years of purchase.
Expert Opinion
In the press...
Hamish Anderson - Daily Telegraph Magazine 16/06/2012Of the 2011 vintage, Hamish Anderson said: “This is a lovely example of Loire Sauvignon: grassy, delicate and moreish, it also has the necessary lift and zest.”
Jane MacQuitty - The Times 21/07/2012Of the 2011 vintage, Jane MacQuitty said: "You may not like the name, but Tesco's upper-echelon, own label selection is improving each year and summer 2012 brought with it a clutch of terrific Finest* European arrivals, including this zingy sauvignon. With all the grass, gooseberry and greengage fruit that any sauvignon fan could ask for, Ackerman's offering is less aggressive than many a tart Loire sauvignon and as such, it is en-route to a gentler Bordeaux sauvignon style."
Jamie Goode - S Magazine (Sunday Express) 29/07/2012Of the 2011 vintage, Jamie Goode said: "The Loire is the original home of Sauvignon Blanc, but recently it's been eclipsed by zippy bottles from New Zealand. Here France fights back with a grassy, fresh white, brimming with lush passionfruit and pear."
Background
History
Founded in 1811, Ackerman is based in Saumur at the heart of the Loire Valley. It is superbly placed to supply wines from Muscadet, Anjou, Touraine, Vouvray, Sancerre and Pouilly Fumé.
Winemaking details
Jean-Paul Malinge
Regional info
At the heart of the Loire valley, around the city of Tours and close to the Châteaux de la Loire. Soils are predominately Sand, Clay and Limestone. Annual production in the area is approx 26 million bottles.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
Based on 8 Reviews
Very nice for the price.
By Jaffa
18 February 2013
Novice
Male, aged 55-64
This review is for the 2011 vintage
I am not a wine buff but I know what I like. A very drinkable wine - recommended.
Easy reliable drinking
By PB444
13 February 2013
Male, aged 55-64
I found this wine to be nothing outstanding, but easy and reliable drinking at a good price. It would be great on a warm summer's day to sit sipping in the gardenon nits own or with food. A good aperitif wine.
super
By ladylound
13 February 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54
This review is for the 2010 vintage
This is a very good white wine,good enough to take as a gift to a dinner party. It tastes more expensive than it costs.
Tesco Finest Touraine Sauvignon - very good
By Paddy
06 February 2013
Expert
Male, aged 45-54
This review is for the 2011 vintage
This is a good example of a French Sauvignon Blanc at a very reasonable price. It is not too acidic as Muscadet can be and of course not as expensive as Pouilly Fume or Sancerre. Execellent value !
Not good.
By Oldchap
29 January 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2011 vintage
Cannot understand why this is a 'Finest' wine. It is lifeless with a mediocre taste. Should be lively and refreshing - it isn't ! Would not buy again - offer or no offer.
Finest ???
By
18 December 2012
Expert
Female, aged 65 or Over
Nah, run of the mill mediocrity masquerading as something special - don't be fooled!
not a typical sauvignon
By mrsowl
27 November 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 25-34
This review is for the 2011 vintage
didn't like this wine at all, not a typical sauvignon with gooseberry flavours. Wouldn't buy it again
Good value Sauvignon
By Hendon67
27 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over
This review is for the 2011 vintage
For all of you who think Cloudy Bay is the only good Sauvignon Blanc, you should give this Touraine a try. It's a fraction of the price and is very comparable. No visitor to your humble abode is going to turn this down, unless they're a Liebfraumilch type....
