If your cellar is built around great French whites, Vacheron is non-negotiable. They have effectively redefined what Sancerre is capable of by treating individual parcels as singular masterworks. "Guigne-Chèvres" is an exceptional, steeply sloped site facing north-northwest, sitting on a complex matrix of limestone and clay. This cooler exposition allows the fruit to ripen slowly and completely, preserving an electric, high-toned structure that is rare to find.
This is a remarkably precise, high-definition white wine. Piercing aromas of green apple, lime blossom, and crushed wet stone lead into a palate of fierce mineral tension. It is taut, laser-focused, and incredibly pure, showing an architectural blueprint of limestone minerality that will evolve beautifully over the next few years.
Country
France
Region
Loire Valley
Sub-Region
Sancerre
Soil
Flint (silex) topsoil over a complex matrix of limestone and clay.
Farming
Certified Organic & Biodynamic
Blend
Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol
13.0
OAK
1 year in neutral French oak vats and large wooden casks (foudres).
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