DOMAINE FRANCOIS CROCHET, SANCERRE BLANC, LES PERROIS, LOIRE, FRANCE, 2019

DOMAINE FRANCOIS CROCHET, SANCERRE BLANC, LES PERROIS, LOIRE, FRANCE, 2019

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Just a few kilometres to the west of the town of Sancerre, and just a little to the south, lies the tiny commune of Bué, and it is here that you will find François Crochet and most of his vines.

The son of a vigneron, François took over the estate in 1998 and together with his wife Carine works 10.5 hectares of vines, encompassing all three of the principle Sancerre terroirs. François Crochet is an innovative winemaker with experience far beyond Sancerre.

This wine is a selection from Sauvignon blanc vines planted on the three types of soil of the Appellation, composed of 80 % chalky soil – locally known as “caillottes”, 10% clay chalky soil and 10% flint. These vines are 25 years old on average and the parcels have been certified organic farming since 2017.

The nose is very fresh, pure and elegant with blackcurrant leaf and gooseberry. This textbook Sancerre has fruit and minerality perfect proportions. Fresh citrus fruit acidity supports stony fruit and stony minerality on the palate. The wines from Francois and Carine Crochet are some of the most precise and refined Sancerre around. With power and elegance and purity this wine really stands out.

The crisp acidity and minerality makes this an excellent choice to accompany shellfish and seafood dishes

 

Varieties:

Sauvignon Blanc 100%

Unoaked

ABV - 13%

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