2023 Domaine Couet Coteaux du Giennois Blanc

From: Coteaux du Giennois, Loire, FranceVarietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc Taste: Overall, this Sauvignon Blanc is a gorgeous, everyday gem that’s immediately pleasurable and shows off the kind of freshness and minerality you wouldn’t necessarily expect from a bottle of this price point. You’ll find notes of ebullient, rounded citrus like grapefruit and lemon and a hint of quince and white flowers. It’s zesty on the palate with a mineral core and a clean, lingering finish that gives hints of gunflint and a craving for Parisian bistros.  Pairing: This will happily pair with smoked fish, a seafood platter, or a Crottin de Chavignol (we highly recommend looking for the cheese!). Additional ideas for pairing include serving this with something like a Smoked Trout Salad, Cucumber, and Roasted Pepper Sandwich (check out the recipe below), smoked trout with a lemon-chive sauce, asparagus frittata, asparagus served with a mustard vinaigrette, a classic tart made with goat cheese, tarragon, and asp