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White Sancerre “Clos du Roy”

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Sancerre white "Clos du Roy"

Municipality of Crézancy-en-Sancerre, we farm 0.80 hectares out of the 18 hectares that make up this plot. Aging on fine lees for 4 months in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, this emblematic “cru” expresses the elegance and finesse of Sancerre. Its clay-limestone terroir provides an impressive richness and complex minerality.

Order Sancerre Blanc “Clos du Roy”

Selection from one of the greatest terroirs of the Sancerre appellation.

Characteristics

  • Grape Variety

    Sauvignon Blanc grape variety (6061 bottles, 26 magnums, 20 jeroboams).

  • Terroir

    Municipality of Crézancy-en-Sancerre, the house has 0.79 hectares out of the 18 hectares of this parcel selection which was isolated for King Henri IV. Clay-limestone soil. Old vines.

  • Winemaking

    Manual harvesting of 50-year-old vines, southern slopes. Each grape is sorted upon receipt of the harvest, we work by gravity in order to respect the natural circuit of vinification. We make a light press and only keep the juices from the gout and the heart of the press. Natural vinification in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats with aging on fine lees for 8 months.

  • Tasting Notes

    Wine with a lot of character, dry, fruity and an incredible length in the mouth.

  • Pairings

    Shellfish, fish in sauce, ceviche.

  • Temperature

    Serving temperature: 10°C.

  • Keep

    Cellaring time: 20 years.

  • Resources

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    • Ratings

    Sancerre Blanc "Clos du Roy" 2020

    92-jamessuckling

    White Sancerre "Clos du Roy" 2019

    91-alarsson

    White Sancerre "Clos du Roy" 2018

    92-jamessuckling

    White Sancerre "Clos du Roy" 2014

    91+parker
    90-wineenthusiast

    White Sancerre "Clos du Roy" 2015

    92-insider
    16.5-robinson

    White Sancerre "Clos du Roy" 2016

    90-wineenthusiast

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