Domaine Serge Laloue - Sancerre - White - 2024

Wine:

The 2024 Sancerre White brings together purity, freshness, and the vibrant minerality of Sauvignon Blanc, lifted by delicate hints of wisteria blossom. The palate shows impressive concentration, with a sleek, precise profile that clearly reflects its terroir, finishing on a bright saline note. With no barrel aging involved, its freshness, finesse, and drinkability are beautifully preserved. A wine to enjoy over the next five years and beyond. Rated 92–93/100 by the VALAP Selection Committee.

Vinification:

Mechanical harvesting. Aged on lees in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats.

Color:

Bright clear gold.

Nose:

A fresh and pure aromatic palette with delicate notes of wisteria.

Palate:

A beautifully concentrated Sauvignon, offering a precise, slender palate with lovely terroir notes and a salty finish. The overall impression is delicate and easy to drink, and the absence of oak ageing enhances its freshness.

Temperature:

Serve between 10 and 12°C.

Food and wine pairing:

Ideal as an aperitif, with seafood, raw fish, pan-fried prawns and goat's cheese tasting, Crottin de Chavignol.

Cellar aging:

From now until 2030 and beyond for enthusiasts

A quiet star of Sancerre, brought to light by our VALAP Selection Committee, Domaine Serge Laloue stands out for its pure, crystalline expressions that embody the very best the appellation has to offer.

Rooted in top-quality clay-limestone soils, Franck and Christine Laloue have elevated this family estate to new heights, crafting crisp, fruit-driven whites and radiant, finely textured reds. These are wines of precision and clarity—benchmark examples of what great Sancerre should be.