Lionel Gosseaume “Les Sauterelles” Touraine-Oisly 2025

Lionel Gosseaume “Les Sauterelles” Touraine-Oisly 2025

Fresh, lively and grassy. A Loire Sauvignon Blanc with citrus and white stone fruit, often called a small Sancerre. Made for oysters.

Holy Information
Lionel Gosseaume gave up a wandering life in 2007 to take over his parents’ estate in the Loire, and Les Sauterelles is the domain’s classic cuvée. It’s 100% Sauvignon Blanc, blended from several of the estate’s plots, each worked differently to bring out its own character. The wine ferments at a fairly low temperature and rests five months on its lees.

In the glass it’s fresh and lively, with an elegant tropical nose, grassy notes, white stone fruit, light citrus and a touch of blackcurrant. Many compare it to a small Sancerre.

That zesty freshness is made for oysters. It lifts the brininess and cleans the palate between bites. Pour it as an aperitif, or keep it flowing with salads and light fish too.

Shucky Details

• Producer: Lionel Gosseaume, Touraine-Oisly (Loire, France)
• Vintage: 2025
• Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
• Alcohol: 12.5%
• Aged: 5 months on its lees
• Tasting notes: grass, white stone fruit, light citrus, blackcurrant
• Serve: well chilled (10 to 12°C)
• Pairs with: oysters, shellfish, light fish, salads, aperitif

Holy tip
Open bottle? Keep it in the fridge and finish it within a few days.