Domaine du Chapitre, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 TEST The result is a red

The result is a red that’s playful yet complex

"Land of Stones"—named for the rolled river pebbles that define this cuvée's terroir

progressively reduces new oak—two-thirds in 2023—to let the vineyard's mineral character and pure fruit expression dominate

The property was acquired by Patrice Pichet in 2010 and has since become one of Pessac-Léognan's most talked-about wines

Domaine du Chapitre, Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, 2024 TEST The result is a redChapitre'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!