JEAN-MAX ROGER
Sancerre Cuvée Marnes et Caillottes
2019
About this winery
The Roger family, vintners in Bué since the 17th century, has been led by Jean-Max and Nicole since the 1970s. Starting with 4 hectares, they expanded their estate to 35 hectares across Sancerre and Menetou-Salon, scaling back their trading activities. Today, they exclusively trade Pouilly-Fumé and occasionally Sancerre red and rosé, as well as Menetou-Salon white and red wines. Since 2005, their sons Thibault and Etienne have been shaping the identity and style of the wines, continuing the...
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Production notes
The Marnes et Caillottes cuvée is made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in vineyard parcels with varying types of soil: “Caillottes” and “Kimmeridgian Marls”. Each terroir contributes complexity and finesse to this cuvée. The “caillottes” give the wine its floral and fruity notes, along with its lightness and freshness while the “terres blanches” (Kimmeridgian marls) provide structure, richness and power. It is its multiple origins that lend this cuvée its personality.