When it comes to premium Sancerre ... THIS is a wine you need to taste.

Since the 1700s the Roger family has been producing Sancerre in the small hamlet of Bué, and Dominique Roger now proudly leads the charge at Domaine du Carrou. No herbicides or pesticides are used at the estate, and all harvesting is still done by hand. Dominique's steadfast dedication to allowing fruit to fully, naturally ripen on the two steep slopes of old-vine vineyards planted in limestone puts his wines directly alongside other Sancerre greats: Ladoucette, Mellot, Vacheron, et. al.

The biggest issue with this wine? There is VERY little to go around. This wine comes from a single .37-hectare parcel in Bué's most famous vineyard, called Chêne Marchand — vines were planted in the 1990s.

Bottom line, this is one of the best bottles of premium white wine you will buy all year. It's a spectacular representation of just how great Sancerre can be when done right ... at a price point that should be 2-3 times the price!

"The “Chêne Marchand” has long been one of the most famous “lieux dits” of the Sancerre appellation. Located on a south-facing hillside just above the village of Bué, the Chêne Marchand adds much to the reputation of the wines of the village. " - Winery