Le Chêne

2010 Sancerre White Blend

Lucien Crochet Le Chêne is a masterfully crafted white blend from the prestigious Sancerre region. This 2010 vintage showcases a vibrant and inviting white color that captures the essence of its terroir. The wine possesses a medium body, providing a satisfying mouthfeel while allowing the complex flavors to shine through. It exhibits high acidity, offering a refreshing brightness that dances on the palate, making it incredibly food-friendly for a variety of pairings. The fruit intensity is prominent, highlighting notes of citrus and stone fruits that create a delightful balance with the subtle herbal undertones. This well-structured wine remains dry, ensuring an elegant finish that lingers pleasantly, making Lucien Crochet Le Chêne a wonderful choice for connoisseurs and casual drinkers alike.

Tasting notes:

Lemon

Mineral

White Peach

Flavor profile:

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:

Sancerre

Lovers of crisp Sauvignon Blanc will be familiar with France's Sancerre appellation. One of the jewels of the Loire Valley region, Sancerre sits on the western banks of the Loire River in central France. Benefitting from a favorable hilltop position and complex limestone soils, the vines here get extra warmth as sunlight reflects off the water. This develops ripeness in the grapes, helping to bring out Sauvignon Blanc's intense gooseberry, nettle and mineral characters. Sancerre is not only known for its Sauvignon Blancs, however. Bright, thirst-quenching Pinot Noir thrives throughout the region. AOC (Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée) is the most prestige of the quality tiers within France’s wine classification system. AOC-designated wines must follow multiple different rules on a broad range of topics. Wines are regulated on the appellation, varietal inclusion, production methods, alcohol levels, vineyard planting density and age of the vineyard.

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