Delaunay 2023 Le Grand Ballon Sauvignon Blanc

The Wine

This wine is always captivating and fresh any time of the year. It is typical of the varietal and the producer. Pale gold in color with a greenish tinge and aromas of grapefruit and stone fruits hinting at the seductive pleasure that awaits with the first sip.

Take that first sip and you'll find yourself going back back for another until, suddenly, the bottle is empty. 

Serve at ~45-50 degrees - the temp it reaches after 20 minutes out  of the fridge - so the wine's richness shines through. This wine is Delaunay's nod to the popular, fuller-bodied Sauvignon Blancs of the New World.

Serving suggestions - Drink now through 2026 while the wine is sill fresh and flirty. This wine rocks when paired with fish and seafood or anything featuring citrus. 

The Winery

Thierry Delaunay’s 50 acres of vineyards are situated on the banks of the river Cher, about 30 miles east of Tours, in the epicenter of the Touraine region. These vineyards surround the family winery and have been cultivated by 5 generations of Delaunays. Each year, the Delaunays have pursued ever higher standards, combining the best of tradition with the latest winemaking technology. 

"Le Grand Ballon" (named for the hot air ballons regularly seen over the vineyards all summer long) is Delaunay's entry-level wine, a blend of Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the family vineyards and from local growers to offer exceptional value in Loire wines!