We just tasted the 2023 Raphaël Midoir Touraine, and it is a fantastic Sancerre-adjacent alternative at much lower pricing. Made from Sauvignon Blanc in the Loire Valley, this hits all the marks we want from the category: totally dry, mineral, high-acid, and sharply refreshing, with citrus and a clean, stony, and mouthwatering finish. What makes it so compelling is that it delivers the same kind of crisp, Loire Sauvignon Blanc energy people look for in Sancerre, but without the inflated pricing that has taken over the appellation. This is an easy bottle to love with seafood, oysters, goat cheese, salads, and anything that wants a bright, dry, mineral white. At this price, it is one of the smartest everyday white wine buys we have tasted recently and a great bottle for summer drinking!