Production Details The 2018 was released only in magnum under the domaine’s policy, begun with this vintage, of bottling Clos La Néore exclusively in 1.5-litre format. Berry Bros. & Rudd describes its listed bottle as capsule-free.

Tasting Notes Rebecca Gibb MW, August 2022: intense but restrained fruit, chamomile tea, lemon, honey, almond meal and a tonic-like edge, with acidity and phenolics providing structure.

Critics Ratings 96

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2016 Technical Specifications

FR-SAN-EVAT01-2016

Alcohol 14.0%

Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc

Drinking Window 10 years or more after harvest

Region Sancerre

Fermentation Vessels Large upright vats

Indigenous Yeast Yes

Closure Natural Cork

Production Details The importer describes practising-organic vineyard management. Grapes were pressed and the juice transferred to large upright vats for alcoholic fermentation without added yeast. Bottling followed after approximately eight months, with subsequent bottle maturation in the estate cellar. The importer records “Oak aging: No”; this conflicts with estate-wide sources describing vinification and maturation in old neutral wooden barrels or 600-litre foudres. Released in 750 ml and 1,500 ml formats.

Tasting Notes Rebecca Gibb MW, August 2022: dry and steely, firm yet fine, light-bodied but concentrated, with almond, lanolin, lemon tea, bitterness and a strong acidic core.

Critics Ratings 98

Sources: www.wijnkooperijdelange.nl ↗ whwc.com ↗ souverainewine.com ↗ www.chronos.wine ↗ www.rare.wine ↗ · Compare this vintage

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