Domaine Vacheron Sancerre 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Vacheron
Label Name:
 
Sancerre
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre, Loire Valley
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2023 vintage include James Suckling 93; Vinous reviews for Vacheron cuvées range ~88–90

Tasting Note
Crisp, mineral-driven Sauvignon Blanc — bright lemon, grapefruit and green apple with flinty smoke, herbaceous notes and a saline, long finish. Energetic acidity and precise, chalky texture.

Food Pairing
Western: fresh oysters, goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), grilled white fish, asparagus risotto; Asian: sashimi/sushi, tempura, Vietnamese spring rolls, citrusy Thai or Vietnamese seafood salads.

Production Method
Biodynamic/organic viticulture; hand-harvested grapes, indigenous yeast fermentation in stainless steel or cement, aged on lees 4–6 months; minimal oak used only for select parcels.

Vineyard Info
Family-owned Domaine Vacheron (est. early 1900s), run by Jean‑Laurent and Jean‑Dominique; ~34–47 ha on silex (flint) and caillotte/chalk soils; biodynamic certified (Biodyvin) and organically farmed.