Domaine Paul Prieur et Fils - Sancerre - Blanc - 2022

Wine:

A quintessence of the limestone terroirs of white soils, the 2022 white Sancerre is a lively and spirited wine, with precise floral aromas. Its purity, freshness, and grace resonate with its fine structure, delivering a precise, taut, and crisp juice. A beautifully balanced wine to be enjoyed today in large glasses or after decanting, paired with fish, shellfish, or fresh cheeses.

Vinification:

Hand-harvested, from 40% Caillotes, 40% Silex and 20% Terres Blanches, aged for 8 to 10 months, 95% in stainless steel vats and 5% in new 228-litre barrels.

Certified organic wine.

Color:

Bright pale yellow.

Nose:

Fresh with mineral and floral notes.

Palate:

This well-balanced, pure and fine cuvée unfurls a precise, taut and crisp texture.

Temperature:

Decant before serving between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Aperitif, Crottin de Chavignol tasting, all types of shellfish and seafood.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2031

The Paul Prieur et Fils Estate jealously reserves its wines for connoisseurs, with only a limited number of bottles available and highly selective distribution. Established for 11 generations on the finest terroirs of Sancerre, in Verdigny, this family estate crafts impactful, meticulous, and precise wines, starred in the RVF Guide.

Today, Luc Prieur is fully committed to refining the expression of his Sauvignons and Pinot Noirs, practicing organic farming at the foot of the Monts Damnés hill, producing exemplary cuvées that have become benchmarks of the appellation.