Origine Blanc
A typical Sancerre - a fruity, floral, straightforward, lively, mineral wine.
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Perfect as an aperitif or as the ideal match for seafood, fish, white meats and goat’s cheeses, especially the renowned local Crottin de Chavignol.
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Also pairs very well with Asian dishes.
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc.
Density
7000 vines/ha.
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Age of the vines
30 years on average.
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Soil
Calcareous clay dating back to the Late Jurassic, comprised of 1/3 Kimmeridgian (marls characterized by small, fossilized oysters 145 million years old) and 2/3 Portlandian (formations that are superimposed over the Kimmeridgian epoch, approximately 135 million years old).
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Soil management
Grass is grown in most of the vineyards and ploughing and hoeing respect our terroirs and the environment.
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Green pruning
Disbudding and green harvest eliminate excess vegetation and regulate yields.
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Yield
50 to 60 hl/ha.
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Vinification and ageing
The harvest is sorted before the grapes undergo pneumatic pressing, static settling then fermentation in stainless steel tanks for 3 to 4 weeks under temperatures maintained between 15 and 20°C. Aged on fine lees for 6 to 9 months with stirring of the lees as needed depending on the vintage. Gently fined and lightly filtered before bottling.