This wine reveals remarkable tension and finesse, with a pronounced minerality that perfectly reflects its terroir. Thanks to the exceptional Kimmeridgian marl, this cuvée develops beautifully in the bottle, offering excellent aging potential for several years. It is a wine that excels in precision and character, captivating both connoisseurs and enthusiasts alike.

A complex white Sancerre pairs beautifully with refined dishes such as oysters, scallops, lobster, or grilled fish with light sauces. Light meat dishes like chicken in a creamy sauce or veal with subtle herbs also complement it perfectly. Vegetarian options like risotto with asparagus or mushrooms and grilled vegetables enhance the wine’s mineral and earthy notes. Classic cheeses like Crottin de Chavignol or soft cheeses like Brie harmonize wonderfully with the wine’s freshness and elegance. Subtle herbs and citrus accents in dishes bring out the wine’s layered complexity to its fullest.

climate

In Sancerre the climate is warm and temperate. Sancerre has a significant amount of rainfall during the year. The average temperature is 10.4 ° C. There is an average of 753 mm of rain per year.

soil

The limestones of the Portlandian, formed from coarse fragments, give way in the Oxfordian regions to finer limestones, as they are softer, such as the "griottes" or the very fine "grous," which are eolian deposits. The Oxfordian Jurassic limestones reveal a layer of white, flat stones, fractured by frost. As the soil is washed away, the rain leaves only the "caillotte," so characteristic of the Sancerre hills. Located above the "caillottes," these plots are made of Kimmeridgian marl. They are found on a few hill ridges and large slopes. This type of soil is very rich in fossil shells and has the unique characteristic of whitening as it dries in the sun, from which its local name is derived. The wines produced from these terroirs are very rich, taut, and possess great aromatic finesse. They take longer to fully express themselves and can be aged for several years. In blends, they often provide the backbone of the wine due to their complexity and power.

vinification

We harvest all our plots by hand. Vinification is carried out in a traditional manner: Temperatures are controlled, and the wine is aged on fine lees, with the duration varying depending on the vintage. Each plot is vinified separately to best express the potential of each terroir and make optimal use of it during blending. The white wines are dry, highly expressive, and often fresh (thanks to the nature of the soils).