2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sancerre
Soil Very shallow clay-limestone soil over kimmeridgian marl
Vine Age Vines planted in the 1950s
Pressing Method Whole, Uncrushed Bunches; Soft, Slow Pressing In Hydraulic Coquard Presses
Barrel Size 20
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Details The grapes were harvested by hand at maximum maturity and sorted into 12 kg boxes. Whole, uncrushed bunches underwent soft, slow pressing in hydraulic Coquard presses. The juice was transferred to a 20 hL foudre and remained there for around 20 months before assembly and bottling without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes Golden colour; white fruit and hazelnut-like dried-fruit aromas; powerful palate with lush, exotic and spicy aromatics; integrated wood, good freshness and a persistent finish
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2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Sancerre
Pressing Method Whole, Uncrushed Bunches; Soft, Slow Pressing In Hydraulic Coquard Presses
Oak Details 50% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak50%
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Closure Cork
Production Details The grapes were hand-harvested at maximum maturity and sorted into 12 kg boxes. Whole, uncrushed bunches underwent gentle, slow pressing in hydraulic Coquard presses. The juice was divided among 50% new barrels, 25% Wineglobe vessels and 25% sandstone vessels, where it remained for about 18 months before assembly and bottling without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes Bright golden colour; white fruit, dried fruit and subtle hazelnut aromas; powerful, lush, exotic and spicy palate with elegant integrated oak, freshness and a persistent finish
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Sancerre AOC/AOP
Region Sancerre
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