La Petite Perrière is an easygoing and refreshing white wine — or, as the winemaker describes it on the back label, “The palate is a whirlwind of freshness, complexity [and] finesse…”. As the wine swirls around one’s palate, it’s hard to improve on that general description. Indeed, this Sauvignon Blanc is a good example of just how delicious good wines under France’s Vin de France classification can be. Established in 2010 to replace the traditional “Vin de Table” designation, Vin de France is a rung below the appellation d’origine controllée. The wines tend to be light bodied and fruity but, like La Petite Perrière, they may also be relatively complex in flavor and nicely balanced. And, also like this wine, they are usually very reasonably priced.
La Petite Perrière, Vin de France (France) Sauvignon Blanc 2018
By Marguerite Thomas