Sancerre Sélection

 

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Winemaking
Soil geology : selection of 80% clay and limestone + 20% from the « caillottes » of Verdigny, Sury en vaux, Chavignol.
Grape : 100% Sauvignon
Average age of vines : 20 to 30 years
Winemaking : in stainless steel tanks, with temperature control on each tank to control the fermentation (16 to 18° celsius de-grees)

Tasting
Aspect visuel : Blanc, or vert franc brillant.
Visual aspect : white or bright franc green.
Taste and aroma : elegant, rich nose reminiscent of ripe lemon and grapefruit.
Suggestions, pairing : white meat with cream, poultry, fish, shell-fish, goat cheese.
Overall qualities : Pleasant mouth, slightly minty, good length.

Awards

Vintage
 Awards
2009
 4 stars (highly recommended) - Special Sancerre Tasting Wine Decanter 2010
2011
 Commended - International Wine Challenge 2012