2020 Laporte Sauvignon Blanc Le Bouquet Loire Valley 750 ml

When we sat down at Thomas Keller’s Bouchon in Yountville, we knew two things off the bat: We’d order our favorite seafood tower, and we’d wash it down with a bottle of Laporte’s Le Bouquet Sauvignon Blanc. 

Lively, joyful, and tinged with a rainbow of citrus fruit, this ode to the Loire valley strikes a soulful tone that never stops ringing. It’s become a staple at Wine Access—and in Thomas Keller’s restaurants—because it’s so effortlessly satisfying at such a tantalizing price. It’s a no-brainer for our members who crave scrumptious, thirst-quenching white wines for less than $20. 

This wine boasts a combination of stellar winemaking and terroir that’s rare at this price. Founded in 1850, Domaine Laporte became a Sancerre standard-bearer for generations, earning a reputation for wines of impeccable quality. Henri Bourgeois purchased the domaine from the Laporte family in 1986, and today, under the watchful eyes of Henri’s two grandsons, Arnaud and Cedric Bourgeois, Domaine Laporte remains one of the most highly respected producers in the Loire Valley. Laporte’s commitment to organic farming and time-honored, sustainable vineyard practices exemplifies the winery’s goal of purity, excellence, and respect for the land.

Sourced from choice vineyards across the Loire, the Le Bouquet Sauvignon Blanc is clean and super aromatic, flush with guava, kumquat, and lemongrass. It finishes with gusto, delivering a long and zesty flourish of classic Loire acidity. 

Whether dipping Maine lobster tails in drawn butter, biting into a spicy fried chicken thigh, or merely unwinding from a high-stress day at the office, Le Bouquet’s fruity and saline brightness is the perfect bottle to help you relax and fully enjoy the moment.