Sancerre Blanc - Sancerre AOP - Vignobles Berthier - 2023

75 cl

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol.

Grape varieties: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Vinification:

Sancerre is grown 50% on silex soils and 50% on limestone soils. These are located in Sainte Gemme and Sury-en-Vaux, small villages in the heart of the Loire. After harvesting, the grapes are gently pressed in the cellar and the juice obtained is left to rest for around 36 hours before alcoholic fermentation begins at a controlled temperature of 15-18°C. These careful steps preserve the unique flavours of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes and allow the wine to develop harmoniously. The wine then matures on the fine lees for a few months until it is bottled in the spring.

Tasting note:

The Sancerre has a lively straw-yellow colour with green reflections. The clear and dynamic nose reveals hints of grapefruit, white flowers and a stony minerality. The palate impresses with a full and supple attack, rich and lush with an underlying freshness. The concise fruitiness harmonises perfectly with a silky texture. A wine that impresses with its clear structure and balanced freshness and reflects the terroir with elegance.

Vignobles Berthier:

Jean Marie Berthier has been cultivating around 9 hectares of land on the picturesque Domaine de Clairneaux vineyard near Sancerre since 1983. The Domaine de Montbenoit was added shortly afterwards, with a further 10 hectares in Côteaux de Giennois. The family tradition is now being carried on by sons Clément and Florian, who are as passionate about winegrowing as their father. Vignobles Berthier concentrates primarily on the cultivation of the Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir varieties. The exceptional quality of the wines results from the unique gravelly limestone soils along the world-famous banks of the Loire, which characterise the slopes of Sancerre and Giennois. Absolute top wines from one of the best regions in France, if not the world.