Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $47.79Original CHF 39.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window 6–8 years
Classification Sancerre Blanc
Region Sancerre
Soil Kimmeridgian marls containing comma-shaped oyster fossils (ostrea virgula) on the côte de chavignol
Fermentation Vessels Temperature-controlled stainless-steel vats and 600 L oak demi-muids
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Barrel Size 600
Production Details Naturally low yields; organic fertilizers only; grass between the rows. After two days of natural clarification, the wine matures for 12 months in previously used 600 L oak barrels with manual lees stirring. Racking and bottling follow lunar cycles, and the wine rests in vats for 6–12 months before bottling. Recommended serving range is 12–13°C.
Tasting Notes Bright green-gold; exotic fruit, green mango, citrus, honey and menthol; powerful, round and harmonious, with pronounced length, minerality, ripe citrus and saline oyster-shell notes
Food Pairing Fish, shellfish, white meat, and sweet-and-savory recipes
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator 92/100; James Suckling 93/100; Bettane & Desseauve 94/100; Wine Enthusiast 93/100, Editors' Choice
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Classification Sancerre AOC
Region Sancerre
Soil Côte de chavignol parcels with soils containing numerous small comma-shaped oyster shells
Pressing Method Gentle Pressing
Barrel Size 600
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Production Details Gentle pressing is followed by two days of low-temperature settling in stainless steel. Fermentation takes place in 600 L demi-muids, followed by 14 months of maturation. Racking and bottling follow lunar cycles, with several further months of bottle maturation before release. The source also reports 1,000 cases produced and 350 cases imported.
Tasting Notes Pale greenish-yellow; complex and powerful, led by exotic fruit, green mango, citrus, honey and menthol, with a powerful, full and long finish
Food Pairing Refined starters, shrimp cocktail, vitello tonnato, carbonara, lasagna, grilled fish, poultry, white meats and most cheeses
Critics Ratings Wine Spectator 92/100; Wine Enthusiast 92/100; James Suckling 92/100; Vinous/Antonio Galloni 93/100
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Sancerre
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast 94/100; Robert Parker 92+/100
2019 Technical Specifications
Region Sancerre
Critics Ratings Wine Enthusiast 94/100
Shop prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop price | 2023 / 750ml | ≈ $47.79Original CHF 39.50 | fr.millesima.ch ↗ |
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