Wines Reuilly Domaine Roland Sounit - 2020

Domaine Roland Sounit’s Reuilly 2020 is a crisp and expressive white wine from the heart of the Loire Valley, crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The 2020 vintage benefited from a warm, balanced growing season, allowing the fruit to reach optimal ripeness while retaining its signature freshness. The terroir of Reuilly, with its distinctive clay-limestone and sandy-gravel soils, lends the wine both minerality and vibrant aromatic complexity. Vinification is typically done in stainless steel to preserve purity and the varietal’s lift, resulting in a dry white wine with pronounced notes of citrus zest, green apple, and subtle white florals, underpinned by a clean, mineral-driven finish.

The Reuilly appellation sits within the Centre-Loire, a region with centuries-old winemaking traditions and a reputation for producing some of the Loire’s most elegant Sauvignon Blancs. The area experiences a semi-continental climate, marked by hot summers and cool nights, which enhances the intensity and finesse of the wines. The diversity of soils – from Kimmeridgian marl to sands and pebbles – imparts nuanced differences to each cuvée, but all showcase a hallmark freshness and subtle saline character derived from this distinct terroir.

For food pairings, this Reuilly shines alongside the region's famed goat cheeses such as Crottin de Chavignol, echoing the wine’s natural acidity and minerality. It pairs beautifully with shellfish, particularly oysters or clams, as well as delicate seafood dishes like poached white fish with a lemon-herb dressing. For a regional touch, try it with Loire river fish or a simple asparagus tart – the wine’s lively zest cuts through creamy textures and highlights fresh, verdant flavours.

To best appreciate the wine’s aromatic profile and brisk palate, serve Domaine Roland Sounit Reuilly 2020 well-chilled, ideally between 8-10°C. Enjoy its youthful vibrancy over the next two to three years for optimal freshness and expression.