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2013 Vacheron Sancerre BlancSauvignon Blanc from France

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"Mineral-rich, zesty Sauvignon Blanc primarily from flint soils in Sancerre. Aged in stainless steel tank for 8 months. The domaine has been completely transformed over to biod...

  • 92 Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
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Rating:

92

"How floral and delicate a Sancerre can be is proved by the regular 2013 Sancerre of the Domaine Vacheron, which is rather a dream than an unmistakable expression of Sancerre, subtle as it is. You can easily spend the evening with this flinty, Demeter-Certified AC wine by cousins Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique Vacheron. Cultivated on both limestone and flint soils. It doesn't ever become very rich, but stays extremely transparent, purely mineral, refined and – remarkably long. Initially there is a fascinating chalk/flint and chamomile flavor on the nose, whereas later jasmine and elderflower notes emerge from the glass along with a dash of lime juice and grapefruit and a perfume of white fruits and blossoms. The palate starts zesty, with an amazingly austere minerality that makes you believe the wine's only ingredients are fossils and acidity. You better not go for it if you want to have a tasty Sauvignon Blanc, but you should not miss this extremely well defined Flint-Sancerre as a true and distinctive expression of the terroir at a reasonable price."

Product Description:

"Mineral-rich, zesty Sauvignon Blanc primarily from flint soils in Sancerre. Aged in stainless steel tank for 8 months. The domaine has been completely transformed over to biodynamic farming with two young cousins, Jean-Laurent and Jean-Dominique Vacheron, at the helm. While much of Sancerre lies on chalk soils, much of the Vacheron estate is planted on silex, which is flint over a clay and limestone base. This silex soil contains millions of tiny oceanic fossils, giving evidence that the entire region was once covered by the ocean. It produces wines of amazing minerality and acidity, with trademark smoky aromas." -Importer

Product Detail

Item # 82033
Country France
Region Loire
Sub-Region Sancerre
Ratings

92 - Stephan Reinhardt - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Vintage 2013
Color White
ABV 12.5%
Varietal(s) Sauvignon Blanc
Size 750mL
Closure Cork
Features
Taste grass, gooseberry, grapefruit, lime, melon, citrus, mineral and flint
Nose apple, pear, kiwi, citrus, stone, grapefruit and melon