CHATEAU DE SANCERRE
Sancerre Blanc
2022
- Sustainable
About this winery
The history of the Sancerre vineyards goes back almost a thousand years, for it was in 11th and 12th centuries that monks in the surrounding districts began to cultivate vines. From the reign of Philippe-Augustus to the reign of Louis XVI, the Kings of France delighted in Sancerre wine - "one of the most exquisite of the Kingdom", as one described it - and a 19th century devoté, Honoré de Balzac, famously paid tribute to the "generous wines" of Sancerre. The Chateau de Sancerre stands in the...
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Product notes
Cuvée made from a blend of the three characteristic terroirs of the Sancerre appellation: Terres Blanches (citrus notes), Silex (mineral notes), and Caillottes (ripe fruits and structure). Harvesting is done plot by plot according to the ripeness of the grapes.
Tasting notes
Bright pale yellow color. Elegant nose opening with aromas of yellow fruits, pear, vineyard peach, and pineapple with a hint of limestone. Beautiful balance between minerality and roundness. Long aromatic persistence with a tense finish. Ideal as an aperitif or with seafood, fish, and goat cheese.