Alexandre Bain ‘Mademoiselle M’
Alexandre Bain ‘Mademoiselle M’ – if there were ever to be a cure for the daffodil-flattening incessance of rain, Alexandre Bain would coax it from Kimmeridgian soils. In regard to viticultural prowess, mastery within a craft, this is it. Sealed within an unassuming vessel is 75 centilitres worth of unspoiled beauty; dogged patience and unobstructed passion. Majestically cantering all the way from Tracy-sur-Loire is a startlingly unique expression of Sauvignon Blanc. An exuberant nose, brimming with dancing citrus, pineapple and a tantalising exoticism, lunges forth to warmly shake one’s hand. On the palette, that joyous exuberance is mellowed by a chasmic breadth and tireless freshness. Toasted brioche and a gripping mineral poise ripple across the tongue and suddenly, the sun shines from our eyes.
This fulcrum of natural wine-making is a wonderful rarity. He was not born into viticulture; his grandfather owned a few acres in the Pouilly-Fumé area which Alexandre would later build upon. Having completed stints in California, the Loire and Ventoux, he began expanding his grandfather’s plots and today tends to 11 hectares. He harvests roughly two weeks later than other producers in his region, lending his wines their darker hue. Furthermore, he trains his vines low so as to maximise the grapes’ acidity. As well as choosing to plough with a horse (Phenoméne), he harvests by hand and promotes biodiversity across the vineyards. The introduction of beehives and fruit trees are just two examples of this promotion; he has wholly subscribed to the art of healing. Alexandre aims to produce terroir-driven wines that express the domaine’s unique parcels.
Alexandre Bain ‘Mademoiselle M’ – a superbly expressive Sauvignon Blanc that surprises and delights without fail. Plainly, a celebration of this region, the terroir and the climate that birthed them.
Additional information
Grape | Sauvignon Blanc |
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Colour | White |
Region | Loire Valley |
Bottle Size | 75cl |
Style | White |
Alexandre Bain ‘Mademoiselle M’ – An exuberant nose, brimming with dancing citrus, pineapple and a tantalising exoticism, lunges forth to warmly shake one’s hand. On the palette, that joyous exuberance is mellowed by a chasmic breadth and tireless freshness. Toasted brioche and a gripping mineral poise ripple across the tongue and suddenly, the sun shines from our eyes.
€50.50
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