Domaine Vacheron & Fils Sancerre BIO 2024

France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre AOC
Bottle
Ratings
RP 90 · JS 90 · WE 90
Identity
Producer Domaine Vacheron
Year 2024
Vol 0.75
Classification Organic, Biodynamic
Grapes 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc Clear pale lemon color with bright citrus hues
Aroma Aroma of passion fruit, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry, citrus fruits, floral and mineral notes with hints of flint and warm herbs
Palate Medium-bodied with bright acidity, juicy core of citrus fruit, ripe yellow and mango fruits, dense minerality, and a taut, precise texture
Finish Flinty, slightly smoky finish that is mouthwatering and persistent
Food Pairing Goat cheese, seafood, grilled fish, salads, light poultry dishes
Serving Temp 8–10°C
Aging Potential 3 to 5 years from vintage, suitable for mid-term aging
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Enology
Organic Yes
Biodynamic Yes
Natural Yes
ABV % 13.0
Aging Process Fermented in stainless steel tanks at temperatures below 20°C; aged on lees; filtered and bottled
Fermentation Natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks; no malolactic fermentation mentioned for white
Terroir
Soil Calcareous and flint (silex) soils, with some chalk and marl
Vine Age Vines aged 30 to 50 years on average
Harvest Type manual
Harvest Desc Manual harvest into 20 kg boxes to preserve grape integrity
Interesting facts
Domaine Vacheron is one of Sancerre's elite properties, pioneering biodynamic viticulture since 2005, with a Burgundian approach to terroir-driven winemaking
Logistics
Cork natural cork