Domaine Vacheron Sancerre 2019

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Domaine Vacheron
Label Name:
 
Sancerre
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Sancerre, Loire.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Falstaff 92 points (Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Blanc 2019). Notable single-vineyard scores from 2019 vintages: Wine Enthusiast 96 (Le Pavé), Robert Parker/The Wine Advocate 94 (Les Romains), Le Paradis 93

Tasting Note
Lively citrus, lemon zest and green apple with flinty smoke, white flowers and kiwi. Very mineral and saline with invigorating acidity and a focused, long finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, shellfish, grilled/poached fish, roast chicken, goat cheese (Crottin de Chavignol), light salads; Asian: sushi, sashimi, ceviche, Vietnamese spring rolls, delicate Thai/seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested from biodynamic vineyards; indigenous-yeast fermentations in stainless, cement and large oak; minimal intervention, low yields; often bottled unfined/unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Family domaine founded by Maurice Vacheron; now run by cousins Jean‑Laurent and Jean‑Dominique. Renowned Sancerre producer practicing organic/biodynamic viticulture.