Domaine Vacheron was certified biodynamic over ten years ago. The family run domaine is one of the finest producers in the region. They are one of the few producers with cellars in the town of Sancerre. Hand harvesting ensures world class wines year after year.
FARMING & WINEMAKING Natural winemaking at Domaine Vacheron is second nature. Taking care of the soil, and in turn the vine, is of the utmost importance to the family. Vines have been cared for biodynamically since the early 2000s, and the estate is certified in both organic and biodynamic practices. No synthetic materials whatsoever are used in the vineyards; the family makes its own organic compost. Yields are naturally low.
Harvest is exclusively by hand. Grapes are fermented on indigenous yeasts in a combination of stainless-steel or cement tanks and wooden, open-top fermenters. Wines are aged either in large oak cask or French oak barrels, depending on the cru and the vintage, and are bottled unfiltered, according to the lunar cycle.
Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Blanc 2020, Loire, France
100% Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked, grown on flinty & silex soils, certified organic and biodynamic production.
A hilltop town, Sancerre lies to the east of the Loire region, facing Pouilly-Fumé opposite the river. Known for its racy, mineral, and pungent expression of Sauvignon Blanc, this is textbook Sancerre from probably the best producer in the region. A family-run domaine with Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique Vacheron in charge.
Fabulously aromatic nose, concentrated gooseberry fruit flavours, all carefully balanced by a rich smokiness and steely dry palate. A mineral, elegant and long finish. The classic match to white goats’ cheese, this wine is also a brilliant partner to smoked salmon and poached trout.
"Most producers can only dream of an “entry-level” wine that's this good. The 2020 Sancerre is a touch flinty on the nose right now, and offers pure fruit reminiscent of gooseberry, nettle and boxwood. This has a certain ease to it, conveying a mellow texture within its light-bodied frame." 90/100 points. Rebecca Gibb MW, vinous.com, August 2021
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Loire Valley |
| Sub-Region | Sancerre |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Volume | 750ml |
| ABV | 14% |
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