10/21/2026
Pick of the Week:
Château Laulerie Sauvignon Blanc
Bergerac, Southwest France, 2025
Regular: $14.49
This week (through Mon., Oct. 26): $12
Château Laulerie is located in Bergerac, east of Bordeaux on the Dordogne River. Bergerac cultivates the same grapes as its better known neighbor which has overshadowed this smaller region. But Bergerac is no newcomer as vines have been cultivated there since Roman times and the insider secret is that Bergerac is the home of exceptional w**es at great values. Château Laulerie exemplifies this in their traditional and meticulous approach to grape growing and hands-off approach in the cellar.
The Dubard family settled as growers and w**emakers in Bergerac in the 1977. Their 20+ year old Sauvignon Blanc vines are situated on calcareous-clay slopes overlooking the right bank of the Dordogne River. With excellent south, south-west vineyard exposure and a moderate climate, the grapes achieve balanced ripeness each year. The use certified sustainable farming methods (no herbicides or pesticides), including grass between vines and promotion of biodiversity which helps to maintain the character of the terroir. The result is beautiful w**es that outperform their price.
This lovely, refreshing white w**e blend of 90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillion has white flower and lemon peel aromas and rich and generous flavors of orchard fruit, grapefruit and mint on the palate with a lingering, fruity aftertaste. An excellent apéritif or pairing with fish and seafood.
Pairs well with: grilled shellfish, any baked white fish, quiches, pesto panko crusted cod, scallops piccata, composed salads like Chinese chicken salad, crab meat salad with avocado, grilled shrimp on salad greens, grilled pork tenderloin with chimmichuri, sugar snap salad, broccoli stir fry, green olive pasta, goat cheese.
Pick yours up today!
