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Xavier Frissant works in Touraine, the heart of the Middle Loire Valley, where cool-climate conditions and limestone-rich soils shape distinctive white wines. The winery's Collection Chenin Touraine-Amboise demonstrates the region's mastery of Chenin Blanc—a grape that yields wines of mineral precision and aging potential. Sauvignon Gris, a rarer sibling to Sauvignon Blanc, appears in two bottlings: La Griffe d'Isa Blanc and Les Roses du Clos Touraine, both capturing the aromatic intensity and textural complexity the Loire is known for. These wines have been assessed by Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Decanter, reflecting their standing among serious critics. The portfolio centers on the white varieties that define this terroir—grapes suited to the valley's continental influences and capable of expressing both immediate freshness and structured depth.
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