Alexandre Bain, La Levée 2018 Shiraz Sauvignon often leaves a lot

Sauvignon often leaves a lot to be desired

We're on the riper end of the spectrum here

This is both uniquely delicious and utterly approachable

Bloody good

I'm crying

Alexandre Bain, La Levée 2018 Shiraz Sauvignon often leaves a lotPlace: Loire, France Grape: Sauvignon Blanc Vibe: Insane From a 2. 5 hectare plot with a fancy topsoil mix of clay, loam, and sand, before the vines dig their roots into the pure limestone below. Just a casual 42 months of ageing here for a wine where everything has been turned up to 11. Autumnal leaning with rich golden fruit, backed by layers of minerals and a nutty twist. The acidity is bracing, but not overwhelming, and is very much needed to keep