Domaine Tessier

Domaine Tessier Sables 2023

Name: Domaine Tessier Sables 2023
Brand: Domaine Tessier
SKU: TESSIER-SABLES
Price: 44.00 USD
Availability: InStock

$44.00

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Description

Domaine Tessier Sables is a Cour-Cheverny appellation wine made from 100% Romorantin grapes from 20-40 year old vines grown on sandy clay soils with silex over limestone bedrock. The certified organic estate produces this wine using traditional methods: hand harvest, vinification in stainless steel with native yeasts, and natural malolactic fermentation. The wine ages for 10 months in demi-muids followed by 5 months in cement tanks. Unfined, minimally filtered, with low sulfites. This expression of Romorantin showcases the unique terroir of the Loire Valley.

Tasting notes

Golden yellow color with bright clarity. The nose offers yellow fruits, quince, spice, and subtle oxidative notes reminiscent of fino sherry. On the palate, apple and underripe apricot flavors combine with intense minerality and fresh acidity. The finish is long and saline with persistent fruit character.

Food pairings

Pairs with sushi, Spanish tapas, grilled fish, oriental cuisine, aged goat cheese, shellfish, chicken tagine, French rillettes, and asparagus dishes.

Dry/Sweet:, Dry
Wine Type:, White
Wine Style:, Medium Body
Grapes:, Romorantin
Farming:, Organic
Vintage:, 2023
Alcohol:, 12.5%
Country:, France
Region:, Loire Valley
Appellation:, Appellation Cour-Cheverny Controlee
Bottle Size:, 750ml
Sugar Level:, Low Sugar, Zero Added Sugar

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Domaine Tessier Sables 2023

$44.00

Producer profile

Domaine Tessier

Domaine Tessier stands as a benchmark producer in the Loire Valley, crafting authentic wines in the Cheverny and Cour-Cheverny appellations since 1961. Located near the historic châteaux of Chambord, Cheverny, and Blois, this family estate has been passed down through three generations. Roger Tessier founded the domaine, Philippe took over in 1981, and since 2020, Simon and his wife Marie have continued the family legacy across 26 hectares of vineyards.

The estate has been certified organic since 1998, long before natural winemaking became fashionable. Domaine Tessier's commitment to sustainable viticulture includes using only lime and humus amendments to maintain living soils rich in microbial life. Young vines are grassed over while older plots are plowed, encouraging roots to dig deep into the terroir.

The vineyards are distributed across three communes—Cheverny, Cellettes, and Cormeray—featuring diverse soil types including siliceous clay, silico-clay-limestone, and gravels over limestone bedrock. This geological diversity contributes complexity to the wines. The microclimate, influenced by the Loire River and surrounding forests of Sologne, Cheverny, and Chambord, provides ideal growing conditions.

Domaine Tessier produces wines under two appellations. The AOC Cour-Cheverny showcases the local Romorantin grape, while AOC Cheverny wines include whites from Sauvignon and Chardonnay, and reds from Pinot Noir, Gamay, and Côt. The estate's philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking—native fermentations, light filtration, and minimal sulfites—allowing each wine to express its origin authentically.

Their Cheverny Rouge and Cheverny Rosé represent outstanding value for French natural wines from the Loire Valley that are fresh, vibrant, and terroir-driven. These are wines meant to bring pleasure while remaining healthy, alive, and digestible—true natural wines in every sense.

Wine region

Loire Valley, France

The Loire Valley, often called the "Garden of France," stretches over 600 miles along France's longest river, creating one of the world's most diverse and historic wine regions. From the Atlantic coast to central France, this picturesque region produces an extraordinary range of wine styles across 87 appellations, making it a cornerstone of French natural wine production.

The region's signature white grape, Sauvignon Blanc, thrives in prestigious appellations like Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, producing mineral-driven wines with crisp acidity. Chenin Blanc dominates Vouvray and Anjou, crafting everything from bone-dry to lusciously sweet wines, including sparkling pétillant naturel. Near the Atlantic, Muscadet focuses on Melon de Bourgogne, creating saline-driven whites perfect for oysters.

Red wine production centers on Cabernet Franc in appellations like Chinon, Bourgueil, and Saumur-Champigny, delivering floral, peppery wines with bright acidity. Gamay and Pinot Noir add lighter styles, while indigenous varieties like Grolleau and Pineau d'Aunis showcase the region's unique character.

The Loire Valley's terroir varies dramatically—from flinty clay and chalky limestone to volcanic soils—while the climate shifts from maritime influences in the west to continental conditions in the east. This geological and climatic diversity enables the region to produce wines that authentically reflect their specific locales.

Today, the Loire Valley leads France's organic and biodynamic wine movement. Producers like Domaine Tessier in Cheverny and François Chidaine in Touraine champion minimal intervention winemaking, creating wines that are fresh, vibrant, and expressive of their origin.

Frequently asked question

When is my order shipping?

We are doing your best to ship your order in 2-3 business days.

We will process and ship your order in 2-3 business days, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking as soon as the Carrier scans the shipping label.

Ground shipping time depends on location, here's a breakdown:

West Coast: 1-2 business days
Midwest: 3-4 business days
East Coast: 5 business days

Process time is not shipping time. Shipping time starts from the days successive to the day of shipping, after the order has been processed.

See here our shipping policy.

Do I have to sign upon delivery?

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Carrier will try to delivery a package up to three times before returning the package to us.

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What if I miss a delivery?

Worry not, we have options, but please read carefully.

If you miss a delivery and a package gets returned to us we have two options:

1) Reship the package right away: due to the very high cost of shipping and returns, we must charge a re-shipping fee to be determined based on package size and shipping destination.

2) Consolidate the returned package with your next order: this option is free of charge and it's the most popular option.

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