Retour Domaine François Crochet - Sancerre - Blanc - 2023
COUNTRY/REGION: Loire Valley
DESIGNATION: AOP Sancerre
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2023
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Shimmering pale gold.
Nose Exotic flavors mixed with a touch of citrus.
Palate Balanced and elegant, this delicate, ripe wine reveals a harmonious whole with a beautiful aromatic expression.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Cheese soufflé, ash goat cheese, oysters.
Cellar ageing From now until 2031
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine In twenty years, François Crochet has established himself as one of the most talented winemakers in the Sancerre region. With 1 star in the RVF Guide, he crafts wines with great finesse, emphasizing the saline definition of the terroir.

Organic farming, parcel selections, and precise aging form the foundation of his rigorous approach, resulting in consistently refined and high-dimension cuvées.

At this flagship estate in Bué, elegance and finesse take precedence. Beyond a classic vision, François Crochet brings an added touch of emotion and magic to his wines.
Wine Pure and refined, the 2023 white Sancerre blends subtle exotic and citrus nuances with a touch of lemon. This relaxed and harmonious wine is perfect for discovering the ripe expression of a Sauvignon Blanc. A balanced, radiant, and delicately crafted Sancerre. In a word: indispensable.
Vinification Hand-harvested, sorted, whole-grape pressing in sequential mode to gently extract juice and reduce lees. Fermented and aged for 6 months on lees in stainless steel vats.

Certified organic wine.
AWARDS
AWARDS Estate rated 1 star in the Guide Des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 RVF
Estate rated 3 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024