Sancerre Grande Cuvée

AOC 2022

100 % Sauvignon Blanc

Wine estate

Family wine estate
Area: 4 ha 45
Terroirs: Calcareous (Caillotes) - Chalky and clay (Terres Blanches)
Vine: 100 % Sauvignon Blanc
Density: 7,300 vinestocks / ha

The wine

Manual harvest. Pneumatic pressing. 
60 % in oak barrels (600 liters demi-muids) Fermentation using natural yeasts. Aged for 12 months in barrels (demi muids) with regular stirring (batonnage).
Racking, blending before bottling.

Production

35,000 bottles

Tasting notes

Appearance: Bright, clear, light yellow with golden highlights.


First Nose: Round & Dense, with subtle aromas of ripe fruits (grapefruit, vine peach).
Second nose: Upon aeration, the nose develops harmonious aromatic complexity (citrus, peach, pear), tinged with fresh herbs (spearmint, verbena), enhanced by a hint of vanilla and roasted hazelnuts.


Palate: A frank, generous attack, opening with crisp white fruits (peach, quince, pear) and exotic nuances (pineapple).
Mid-palate: A gourmet mid-palate revealing optimal maturity, where floral aromas (orange blossom) gently mingle with honeyed unctuousness.                                         

End of palate: The finish is full-bodied and persistent, with a perfectly mastered blend of citrus peel and spices (cinnamon, ginger).

An Irresistible Sancerre that combines depth, power & fine expression.

 

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