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Domaine des Chasseignes

Sancerre Les Montaignes

Organic
    • Description :

      Vineyard: Les Montaignes is a lieu-dit located in Sury-en-Vaux with a north-west exposure. Les Montaignes is located opposite of the vineyard of Les Chasseignes. Organic transition since 2020. We work the soils mechanically, manual disbudding, stripping if necessary, manual harvest.
      Vinification: Manual harvest, Pneumatic pressing and racking at low temperature. The fermentation with neutral yeast take place in Amphora during 12-13 months and 2-3 month in stainless steel tank before bottling. No filtration.

      Grape varieties :

      Sauvignon Blanc

      Vineyard age :

      40-year-old vines

      Exposure :

      Northwest

      Soil :

      Terres Blanches made up of clay and Kimmeridgian limestone

      Tasting notes :

      Light yellow color with bright reflections. The nose is very clean and pure, with aromas of herbs. On the palate, nice volume with good freshness and again very well balanced. Beautiful green aromas, gooseberry, green melon, lime. Controlled acidity. Slightly mineral on the finish.

Press Notes

  • AG Vinous
    • 2021
      90 points
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