Loire Valley
Domaine François Crochet - Sancerre - Blanc - 2023
Characteristics
Country / Region: Loire Valley
Vintage: 2023
Name: AOP Sancerre
Grape variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol: 13 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 1 star in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 RVF
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Wine:
Pure and refined, the 2023 white Sancerre blends subtle exotic and citrus nuances with a touch of lemon. This relaxed and harmonious wine is perfect for discovering the ripe expression of a Sauvignon Blanc. A balanced, radiant, and delicately crafted Sancerre. In a word: indispensable.Vinification:
Hand-harvested, sorted, whole-grape pressing in sequential mode to gently extract juice and reduce lees. Fermented and aged for 6 months on lees in stainless steel vats.Certified organic wine.
Color:
Shimmering pale gold.Nose:
Exotic flavors mixed with a touch of citrus.Palate:
Balanced and elegant, this delicate, ripe wine reveals a harmonious whole with a beautiful aromatic expression.
Temperature:
Serve between 10 and 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Cheese soufflé, ash goat cheese, oysters.Cellar aging:
From now until 2031
In twenty years, François Crochet has established himself as one of the most talented winemakers in the Sancerre region. With 1 star in the RVF Guide, he crafts wines with great finesse, emphasizing the saline definition of the terroir.
Organic farming, parcel selections, and precise aging form the foundation of his rigorous approach, resulting in consistently refined and high-dimension cuvées.
At this flagship estate in Bué, elegance and finesse take precedence. Beyond a classic vision, François Crochet brings an added touch of emotion and magic to his wines.