REGION   Sancerre, Loire Valley, France

GRAPE   Sauvignon Blanc

STYLE   Dry white, citrus, floral and mineral

SOIL   Limestone clay with limestone and flint

ABV   13%

SERVE   Chilled, 8–10°C (46–50°F)

A three-generation family estate: Roland Tissier joined his father's and father-in-law's vines in 1972, and his sons Rodolphe and Florent now run the 11 hectares. Les Genêts comes from 28 acres of 30-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines on limestone clay and flint.

Tasting notes

Full of finesse, with citrus fruit and white-flower aromas and a touch of minerality.